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04866aam a2200493 i 4500 001 EBFA985EFCE611E799AF106097128E48 003 SILO 005 20180119010249 008 131209t20142014mduab b 001 0 eng 010 $a 2013038913 020 $a 9781612512518 020 $a 1612512518 020 $a 161251250X 020 $a 9781612512501 035 $a (OCoLC)859385192 040 $a DLC $b eng $e rda $c DLC $d YDX $d YDXCP $d BTCTA $d OCLCO $d BDX $d UNA $d OKN $d DEBBG $d YUS $d NUI $d UtOrBLW $d SILO 042 $a pcc 043 $a f-tz--- $0 http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/geographicAreas/f-tz $a f------ $0 http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/geographicAreas/f $a f-ae--- $0 http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/geographicAreas/f-ae $a f-gh--- $0 http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/geographicAreas/f-gh $a f-tz--- $0 http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/geographicAreas/f-tz 050 00 $a DT38.9.C5 $b C474 2014 082 00 $a 327.5106 $2 23 084 $a HIS008000 $2 bisacsh 100 1 $a Chau, Donovan C., $e author. $0 http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2007152392 245 10 $a Exploiting Africa : $b the influence of Maoist China in Algeria, Ghana, and Tanzania / $c Donovan C. Chau. 264 1 $a Annapolis, Maryland : $b Naval Institute Press, $c [2014] 300 $a x, 212 pages : $b illustrations, maps ; $c 25 cm 504 $a Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-204) and index. 520 $a "The purpose of this book is to provide an historical examination of China's activities in Africa, an important yet overlooked aspect of the broader subject of China in Africa today. There is a tendency of observers of China in Africa to always look forward; however, there is a need to look backward. Modern China's historical presence in Africa must be scrutinized in order to understand the context of its current and future actions on the continent. As the book will illustrate, China in the past meddled in the affairs of Africa, in places like Algeria, Ghana, and Tanzania. It did so for self-interest, for the benefit of the Communist Party of China, specifically its leaders' strategic objective, which was to demonstrate influence in the world, that is, power in international politics. Though its material resources were scant in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, China nevertheless used them, in addition to devoting time and attention to Africa. It was a Meddling Dragon. 520 $a China was not required to devote time, attention, and resources to Africa. But it did, in Algeria, Ghana, and Tanzania, especially. China skillfully used its limited diplomatic, intelligence, and economic means to gain traction on the continent. It sought influence through a combination of means - through shaping perceptions, developing personal relationships, and providing tangible assistance. There was a rhyme and reason to China's early approach to the continent. And that rhyme and reason remains much the same today. Viewed in the broader historical and strategic contexts, China's current presence in Africa demonstrates continuity with the past rather than a renewed focus. This book contributes vitally to the discourse on Sino-African history and adds to the contemporary strategic understanding and debate about China in Africa. 520 $a The Chinese arrived on the African continent without fanfare, yet maintained an active and influential presence, a presence which ultimately was more pragmatic than revolutionary. Though often couched in ideological rhetoric, China's behavior in Africa in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s demonstrated goals and actions of an aspiring great power in the world. Contemporary China receives much more attention in Africa, as it does everywhere else around the world. Nevertheless, it is crucial to understand the nature and character of China's historical actions on the African continent in order to properly grasp its future policies. Rather than merely looking forward, one must look backward to comprehend the true nature of China in Africa"--Provided by publisher. 651 0 $a China $x Foreign relations $z Africa. 651 0 $a Africa $x Foreign relations $z China. 651 0 $a China $x Foreign relations $y 1949-1976. $0 http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85024029 651 0 $a China $x Foreign relations $z Algeria. 651 0 $a Algeria $x Foreign relations $z China. 651 0 $a China $x Foreign relations $z Ghana. 651 0 $a Ghana $x Foreign relations $z China. 651 0 $a China $x Foreign relations $z Tanzania. 651 0 $a Tanzania $x Foreign relations $z China. 650 7 $a HISTORY / Asia / China. $2 bisacsh 650 4 $a HISTORY / Asia / China / bisacsh. 776 08 $i Online version: $a Chau, Donovan C. $t Exploiting Africa $d Annapolis, Maryland : Naval Institute Press, 2014 $z 9781612512518 $w (DLC) 2013049872 941 $a 1 952 $l OVUX522 $d 20180119015800.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=EBFA985EFCE611E799AF106097128E48Initiate Another SILO Locator Search