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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Julia Gallagher , Bethan HirstPublisher: Manchester University Press Imprint: Manchester University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.259kg ISBN: 9780719091179ISBN 10: 0719091179 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 30 November 2013 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsList of abbreviations Preface 1. New Labour: doing good in Africa 2. Ideas of the good and the political 3. How the British found utopia in Africa 4. The good, the bad and the ambiguous 5. Healing the scar? 6. Idealisation in Africa 7. The good state 8. Conclusion Bibliography Index -- .ReviewsBritain and Africa under Blair: In pursuit of the Good State (2011) is a rich and perspicacious analysis of the weight of Prime Minister Tony Blair's presence in Africa during his premiership. -- Uzoechi Nwagbara. African Studies Quarterly, Volume 13, Issue 3 The book should make a good read for anybody interested in apprehending the color of British politics in contemporary Africa, ethical leadership and international relations, which are vital in the age of globalization and human side of politics. -- Uzoechi Nwagbara. African Studies Quarterly, Volume 13, Issue 3 A fascinating study of Britain's Africa policy during Tony Blair's tenure as prime minister. ...a distinctively novel interpretation of how personal and state values, ideals, and interests interacted in the conduct of New Labour's foreign policy toward Africa, particularly Sierra Leone and Nigeria. -- J. P. Smaldone. Choice It sets a high standard and should inspire others to employ similarly imaginative approaches to old subjects. The book is highly recommended for academic and professional audiences concerned with foreign policy, African studies, and ethics in international affairs. -- J. P. Smaldone. Choice "Britain and Africa under Blair: In pursuit of the Good State (2011) is a rich and perspicacious analysis of the weight of Prime Minister Tony Blair's presence in Africa during his premiership. ""The book should make a good read for anybody interested in apprehending the color of British politics in contemporary Africa, ethical leadership and international relations, which are vital in the age of globalization and human side of politics."" ""A fascinating study of Britain's Africa policy during Tony Blair's tenure as prime minister."" "".....a distinctively novel interpretation of how personal and state values, ideals, and interests interacted in the conduct of New Labour's foreign policy toward Africa, particularly Sierra Leone and Nigeria."" ""It sets a high standard and should inspire others to employ similarly imaginative approaches to old subjects. The book is highly recommended for academic and professional audiences concerned with foreign policy, African studies, and ethics in international affairs."" -- ." Britain and Africa under Blair: In pursuit of the Good State (2011) is a rich and perspicacious analysis of the weight of Prime Minister Tony Blair's presence in Africa during his premiership. The book should make a good read for anybody interested in apprehending the color of British politics in contemporary Africa, ethical leadership and international relations, which are vital in the age of globalization and human side of politics. A fascinating study of Britain's Africa policy during Tony Blair's tenure as prime minister. .....a distinctively novel interpretation of how personal and state values, ideals, and interests interacted in the conduct of New Labour's foreign policy toward Africa, particularly Sierra Leone and Nigeria. It sets a high standard and should inspire others to employ similarly imaginative approaches to old subjects. The book is highly recommended for academic and professional audiences concerned with foreign policy, African studies, and ethics in international affairs. -- . Author InformationJulia Gallagher is Lecturer in International Relations at Royal Holloway, University of London. -- . Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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