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African anarchism

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by Sam Mbah and Igariwey Iduma Enwo

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An edition of African anarchism (1997)

African anarchism

the history of a movement

by Sam Mbah and Igariwey Iduma Enwo

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.

Publish Date

1997

Publisher

See Sharp Press

Language

English

Pages

119

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1 Anarchismo in Africa: Storia, movimenti e prospettive 2017, Immanenza in Italian 889892691X 9788898926916	zzzz Not in Library Libraries near you: WorldCat
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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

ID Numbers

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

Source records

Library of Congress MARC record
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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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African anarchism

the history of a movement

by Sam Mbah and Igariwey Iduma Enwo