The development of Africa's oil has greatly accelerated in recent years, with some countries looking at the prospect of almost unimaginable flows of money into their national budgets. But the story of African oil has usually been associated with conflict, corruption and disaster, with older producers such as Nigeria having little to show for the many billions of dollars they've earned. In this eye-opening book, former BBC correspondent Celeste Hicks questions the inevitability of the so-called resource curse, revealing what the discovery of oil means for ordinary Africans, and how China's involvement could mean a profound change in Africa's relationship with the West. A much-needed account of an issue that will likely transform the fortunes of a number of African countries - for better or for worse.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Zed Books Ltd
ISBN-10
1783601124
ISBN-13
9781783601127
eBay Product ID (ePID)
209348320
Product Key Features
Author
Celeste Hicks
Format
B-Format Paperback, Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Industrial Studies: General
Type
Textbook
Dimensions
Weight
318g
Height
216mm
Width
138mm
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
London
Spine
138mm
Series Title
African Arguments
Author Biography
Celeste Hicks is a freelance journalist and former BBC correspondent, who has lived and worked across the Sahel and in Somalia.