Imperialism in East Africa (Volume 2) - Paperback

by Dan Nabudere (Author)

Professor Nabudere is one of the most prominent social theorists working in Africa. In this work, he applies the general theory developed in his Political Economy of Imperialism (1980) to the region of East Africa, and shows empirically how the East African economy has responded developments within Imperialism over the past century.

This volume deals with the issues of regional cooperation within East Africa, the new forms of integration within the framework of multilateral imperialism, and the role of the nation state,

By examining East Africa as a single region and relating the internal forces for change to worldwide historical factors, Nabudere provides a new approach to the modern history of East Africa. For an understanding of the contrasting predicaments of Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania today, Nabudere's work is indispensable.

Author Biography

Dan Nabudere is a professor of law at the University of Dar es Salaam. He has held government and academic posts in both Uganda and Tanzania, and played an influential role in the movement to overthrow Idi Amin. His seminal work The Political Economy of Imperialism(1980). Has proven highly influential throughout Africa.
Dan Nabudere is a professor of law at the University of Dar es Salaam. He has held government and academic posts in both Uganda and Tanzania, and played an influential role in the movement to overthrow Idi Amin. His seminal work The Political Economy of Imperialism(1980). Has proven highly influential throughout Africa.