The Africa Rising Discourse
Tropes, Trophies and Social Actors
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Product details:
- Edition number 1
- Publisher Routledge
- Date of Publication 14 February 2025
- ISBN 9781032750385
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages108 pages
- Size 216x138 mm
- Weight 240 g
- Language English 629
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Short description:
Over the last twenty-five years, the "Africa Rising" discourse has been used to signify hope and promise for the continent, marking a break from previous pessimistic portrayals. This book critically examines that discourse, analyzing recurring themes, tropes, metaphors, and imagery.
MoreLong description:
Over the last 25 years, the "Africa Rising" discourse has been used to signify hope and promise for the continent, marking a break from previous pessimistic portrayals. This book critically examines that discourse, analyzing recurring themes, tropes, metaphors, and imagery.
It traces the evolution of the "Africa Rising" discourse and its connection with Afro-pessimism, providing valuable insights into how the continent is represented and understood. The book explores the tensions, contradictions and impacts of labeling Africa as "rising". Focusing on both local and global social actors, as well as geopolitical influences, it examines how these forces have shaped the discourse over time. Additionally, it highlights how African actors have engaged with and modified the discourse. For instance, the book assesses how in recent years digital media platforms have offered spaces for counternarratives that challenge stereotypical representations, leading to a more nuanced and diverse understanding of Africa’s rise.
This book offers valuable insights for researchers in Media and Communication Studies, Digital Media, Journalism, African Studies, and Global Studies.
MoreTable of Contents:
Acknowledgments
"Another Africa Is Rising: An Africa That Works": Shifting Representations of the African Continent
"Lions on the Move": Symbolic and Discursive Constructions Within the Rising Discourse
"Afrocentric" Digital Platforms and the Rising Discourse
"Active, Dynamic Forces": Neoliberal Agents and Subjects Within the Africa Rising Discourse
Trophy Countries
Conclusion: Africa Rising or the Rise of Neoliberalism in Africa?
Index
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