The African Stakes of the Congo War - Softcover

John F. Clark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1403967237 ISBN 13: 9781403967237

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2004

Synopsis

This is the only available book on the Congo war, the most important current conflict in Africa. Two chapters situate the war in its historical and theoretical context, while others survey the interests of the Congolese government, of the rebel groups, an

About this title

About the Author:

JOHN F. CLARK is Associate Professor of International Relations at Florida International University. He has also taught at Makere University in Uganda. He is author of Political Reform in Francophone Africa (Westview, 1997).

Review:

Named by Gail M. Gerhart in Foreign Affairs as one of the best books on Africa published in 2002!

"...highly recommended as a reference text and a book for Africanists and scholars interested in understanding the conflicts..." - Valentine James, Journal of Sustainable Development

"Clark's collection is a good opening contribution to what in time should be a large literature on Africa's 'first world war.'" - Gail M. Gerhart, Foreign Affairs

"...among the few substantial efforts to analyze the foreign policies of the African states in the post Cold War context." - Will Reno, Northwestern University

"Fascinating...with very original material... a wonderful book to read." - Peter Schwab, SUNY Purchase

"An outstanding analysis of both the local and international dimensions of Africa's 'First World War'... " - Peter J. Schraeder, Loyola University Chicago

"...fascinating, revealing insight[s]...a significant benchmark in the study of African politics...." - Joshua Forrest, University of Vermont

About this edition

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1403967237
• ISBN 13: 9781403967237
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 264