Forced Migration: The Impact of the Export Slave Trade on African Societies

Forced Migration, first published in 1982, examines the impact of the slave trade on Africa, with some authorities claiming that it set back Africa's development for many years. Dr. Inikori is the most authoritative voice in Africa to take part in this controversial international debate, and he has done much original research into records and added elucidating editorial comments that place each paper in its context and link it to the other contributions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 348 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Forced Migration, first published in 1982, delves into the profound impact of the slave trade on Africa. Over the past few years, there has been a significant and ongoing debate regarding the consequences of the Atlantic slave trade on the African continent. Certain authorities argue that the scale of the trade was enormous, resulting in significant setbacks to Africa's development for an extended period. Conversely, other historians present lower estimates of the figures involved in the Atlantic trade, suggesting that the effects on Africa's political economy were more limited. It is worth exploring whether widespread slavery existed prior to the expansion of the European slave trade. Additionally, the significance of the trans-Saharan traffic needs to be assessed. In this regard, Dr. Inikori stands as a highly influential voice in Africa, participating in this contentious international debate. Through extensive original research into historical records, he has compiled and presented a selection of key papers. Furthermore, Dr. Inikori has provided insightful editorial comments that contextualize each paper and establish connections between them. His contributions greatly enhance our understanding of the complex dynamics of the slave trade and its enduring impact on Africa.

Weight: 650g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032330419