Coevolutionary Pragmatism

Erscheinungsjahr 2021
ISBN: 978-1-108-41529-3
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 254 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 572 g

China-Africa economic tie has experienced lasting rapid growth since the 2000s, attracting lots of discussion on its nature and effects. A key question is whether Chinese engagements provide an alternative paradigm to existing mainstream models, like Washington Consensus, for developing countries. However, theories on state-market dichotomy can hardly explain the strong momentum of bilateral cooperation. By examining a broad range of practices with solid field research, including trade, infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing, industrial zones, labor and socio-environmental preservation, this book proposes a new angle of non-linear circular causality to understand Chinese approaches to work with Africa. Guided by the pursuit for sustainable growth rather than by specific models, Chinese actors are able to experiment diverse methods to foster structural transformation in Africa. In particular, the author carefully records mutual influences between Chinese and African stakeholders at all levels, from grassroots to policy making, to illustrate the effects of coevolving industrialization.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Tang, Xiaoyang

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Staats- und Regierungsformen, Staatslehre

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface; Foreword by Deborah Brautigam; List of abbreviations; 1. A 'Model' with no model; 2. Trade; 3. Infrastructure; 4. Agriculture; 5. Manufacturing; 6. Special economic zones; 7. Employment and training; 8. Social and environmental responsibility; Conclusion; Index.