{"product_id":"the-new-scramble-for-africa","title":"The New Scramble for Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnce marginalized in the world economy  the past decade has seen Africa emerge as a major global supplier of crucial raw materials like oil  uranium and coltan. With its share of world trade and investment now rising and the availability of natural resources falling  the continent finds itself at the centre of a battle to gain access to and control of its valuable natural assets. Chinas role in Africa has loomed particularly large in recent years  but there is now a new scramble taking place involving a wider range of established and emerging economic powers from the EU and US to Japan  Brazil and Russia. This book explores the nature of resource and market competition in Africa and the strategies adopted by the different actors involved - be they world powers or small companies. Focusing on key commodities  the book examines the dynamics of the new scramble and the impact of current investment and competition on people  the environment  and political and economic development on the continent. New theories  particularly the idea of Chinese \"flexigemony\" are developed to explain how resources and markets are accessed. While resource access is often the primary motive for increased engagement  the continent also offers a growing market for low-priced goods from Asia and Asian-owned companies. Individual chapters explore old and new economic power interests in Africa; oil  minerals  timber  biofuels  food and fisheries; and the nature and impacts of Asian investment in manufacturing and other sectors. The New Scramble for Africa will be essential reading for students of African studies  international relations  and resource politics as well as anyone interested in current affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948734050357,"sku":"ByrdShop_0745647855","price":91.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780745647852_0d404360-f259-4e9a-bee3-eb0230e224b1.jpg?v=1772687157","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-new-scramble-for-africa","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}