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African anarchism

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An edition of African anarchism (1997)

African anarchism

the history of a movement

by and

  • 2 Want to read

This book covers a wide range of topics, including anarchistic elements in traditional African societies, African communalism, Africa's economic and political development, the lingering social, political, and economic effects of colonialism, the development of "African socialism," the failure of "African socialism," and a possible means of resolving Africa's ongoing crises. In so doing, it provides a valuable resource for everyone interested in anarchism, socialism, or Africa.

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See Sharp Press
Language
English
Pages
119

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Subjects

Anarchism, History, Politics and government, Socialism, Africa, politics and government, Socialism, africa

Places

Africa
Edition Availability
Cover of: Anarchismo in Africa
Anarchismo in Africa: Storia, movimenti e prospettive
2017, Immanenza
in Italian
Cover of: African Anarchism
African Anarchism
2014, See Sharp Press
in English
Cover of: African anarchism
African anarchism: the history of a movement
2014, bolo'bolo books
in English - 2014 bolo'bolo anarchist collective edition.
Cover of: African Anarchism
African Anarchism
2014, See Sharp Press
in English
Cover of: África rebelde
África rebelde: Communalismo y anarquismo en Nigeria
2000, aliKornio ediciones
in Spanish
Cover of: African anarchism
African anarchism: the history of a movement
1997, See Sharp Press
in English

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Table of Contents

Machine generated contents note: 1. What Is Anarchism?
definitions; attitudes toward capitalism, the state, religion, and other hierarchical
institutions; positive aspects-voluntary cooperation, mutual aid, decentralization,
horizontal organization, individual autonomy; what anarchism is not (chaos,
terrorism); origins of anarcho-syndicalism
2. Anarchism in History
Marx and Bakunin; the First Interational; disagreement over the role of the state;
relationship to syndicalism and guild socialism
3. Anarchistic Precedents in Africa
anarchic elements in African traditional societies; African communalism; political
organization under communalism; administration of justice; traditional religions;
age grades; secret societies; eonomic aspects; work specialization, trade, and the
breakdown of communalism; stateless societies in Africa; the Igbo; the Niger
Delta peoples; the Tallensi; colonialism and the incorporation of Africa into the
world capitalist economy; economic aspects of colonialism; the colonial
educational system; class formation in post-colonial Africa; function of different
classes in post-colonial economies; African socialism; is there an African
anarchism?; anarchistic elements in African socialism-Julius Nyerere and
Ujamaa; anarchist groups in South Africa and Nigeria
4. The Development of Socialism in Africa
class formation under colonialism; cooptation of local leaders; the trade union
movement and the liberation struggle in Africa; the Nigerian labor union
movement; lack of revolutionary perspective in Nigerian labor unions; the South
African labor movement; foundation of Communist Party in South Africa; the
"revolution" in Guinea; Sekou Toure and the Democratic Party of Guinea; the
Awareness League in Nigeria
5. The Failure of Socialism in Africa
ideology and economic development; failure of Guinean "revolution"; lessons
from Guinean failure; Tanzania, Julius Nyerere and Ujamaa socialism; reasons
for failure of Ujamaa socialism; additional failures of "African socialism"-
Ethiopia, Burkina Faso; state capitalism and instability; one-party ideologies and
depoliticization; military interventions and their effects; political corruption and
social instability-case studies of Ghana and Nigeria; the IMF's structural
adjustment programs (SAPs), electoralism, and Africa's future; economic and
social effects of SAPs; constitutional conventions; the human rights question;
repression in Nigeria, Libya, Ghana, and Zimbabwe
6. Obstacles to the Development of Anarchism in Africa
colonial education and its aftermath; the Western-style legal system; the military;
ethnic versus class consciousness; religious and cultural factors; the need for
international solidarity
7. Anarchism's Future in Africa
anarchism in a world context; the crises of capitalism and marxist "socialism";
Africa's dire economic situation; anarchism and the national question;
anarchism-the only way out for Africa.

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references (p. [109]-111) and index.

Published in
Tucson, Ariz

Classifications

Library of Congress
HX957 .M39 1997, HX957.M39 1997

The Physical Object

Pagination
iv, 119 p. ;
Number of pages
119

Edition Identifiers

Open Library
OL6895252M
ISBN 10
1884365051
LCCN
00695170
OCLC/WorldCat
37510629
Goodreads
985172

Work Identifiers

Work ID
OL696611W

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Work Description

The first book ever written on this subject, African Anarchism was co-written by Sam Mbah and fellow Nigerian, I.E. Igariway. After dealing with questions such as what anarchism is and isn’t, this groundbreaking book introduces the reader to anarchistic elements in traditional African societies, with a focus on Nigeria. It also examines the influence of anarchism on African national liberation struggles, and the failure of State Socialist governments in Africa. The book addresses the ongoing social, economic and political crises caused by colonialism in Africa. The authors end by considering the future prospects and challenges for anarchism in Africa. Published in 1997, the book maintains its relevance today.

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