Description
The book additionally situates African experiences in the overlapping contexts of the Cold War and decolonization. During this time, nations across the Western and Soviet blocs were inviting Africans to attend universities and vocational schools as part of a drive to offer development aid to newly independent countries and encourage them to side with either the United States or Soviet Union in the Cold War. African leaders recognized their significance to both Soviet and American blocs, and played on the desire of each to bring newly independent nations into their folds. Students also recognized their importance to Cold War competition, and used it to make demands of the East German state. The book is thus located at the juncture of many different histories, including those of modern Germany, modern Africa, the Global Cold War, and decolonization.
About the Author
Sara Pugach is Professor of History at California State University, Los Angeles.
Book Information
ISBN 9780472055562
Author Sara Pugach
Format Paperback
Page Count 274
Imprint The University of Michigan Press
Publisher The University of Michigan Press
Weight(grams) 200g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 150mm * 20mm