{"product_id":"global-africa-profiles-in-courage-creativity-and-cruelty-9781032667126","title":"Global Africa: Profiles in Courage, Creativity, and Cruelty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book of 100 essays profiles pan-African figures from Africa and its diaspora, covering historical and political figures, technocrats, activists, writers, public intellectuals, musical and film artists, and sporting figures. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 470 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12 February 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive collection of 100 essays, spanning the three post-apartheid decades, offers insightful profiles of prominent figures from across the African continent, as well as from the African diaspora in the Americas, Europe, and the Caribbean. It delves into the lives and legacies of key individuals who have played significant roles in shaping \"Global Africa,\" encompassing a diverse range of historical and political figures, technocrats, activists, writers, public intellectuals, musical and film artists, and sporting icons. Among the notable figures featured in this book are:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCecil Rhodes: A prominent British colonialist and statesman who played a significant role in the colonization of Africa.\u003cbr\u003eKwame Nkrumah: The first Prime Minister of Ghana and a prominent figure in the Pan-African movement.\u003cbr\u003eNelson Mandela: A South African anti-apartheid activist and former President who became a symbol of freedom and reconciliation.\u003cbr\u003eThabo Mbeki: The former President of South Africa who advocated for social justice and democracy.\u003cbr\u003eMobutu Sese Seko: The former President of Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo) who was known for his authoritarian rule.\u003cbr\u003eIdi Amin: The former President of Uganda who was known for his brutal regime and human rights abuses.\u003cbr\u003eBarack Obama: The 44th President of the United States, the first African American to hold the office.\u003cbr\u003eMargaret Thatcher: A British politician who served as Prime Minister during the 1980s and was known for her conservative policies.\u003cbr\u003eBoutros Boutros-Ghali: The former Secretary-General of the United Nations who played a key role in international diplomacy.\u003cbr\u003eKofi Annan: The former Secretary-General of the United Nations who advocated for global peace and development.\u003cbr\u003eNgozi Okonjo-Iweala: The former Managing Director of the World Bank and a prominent economist.\u003cbr\u003eNkosazana Dlamini-Zuma: The current President of South Africa and a prominent feminist and anti-apartheid activist.\u003cbr\u003eAdebayo Adedeji: A Nigerian economist and author who has written extensively on development and economics.\u003cbr\u003eMartin Luther King Jr.: A American civil rights activist and leader who fought against racial discrimination and segregation.\u003cbr\u003eWangari Maathai: A Kenyan environmentalist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who championed sustainable development and women's rights.\u003cbr\u003eRuth First: A South African anti-apartheid activist and political leader who was a key figure in the struggle against apartheid.\u003cbr\u003eChinua Achebe: A Nigerian author and critic who is widely regarded as one of the most important African writers of the 20th century.\u003cbr\u003eWole Soyinka: A Nigerian playwright, poet, and novelist who has explored themes of African culture and identity.\u003cbr\u003eJames Baldwin: An American writer and social critic who explored issues of race, sexuality, and identity in his writings.\u003cbr\u003eMaya Angelou: A American poet, author, and civil rights activist who was known for her powerful and inspiring poetry.\u003cbr\u003eToni Morrison: An American novelist and essayist who is celebrated for her novels that explore African American culture and history.\u003cbr\u003eBell Hooks: A American feminist scholar and social critic who has written extensively on issues of race, gender, and sexuality.\u003cbr\u003eBuchi Emecheta: A Nigerian author who is known for her novels that explore the experiences of African women and the African diaspora.\u003cbr\u003eAli Mazrui: A Kenyan scholar and author who has written on African politics, culture, and history.\u003cbr\u003eEdward Said: A Palestinian-American academic and critic who has written extensively on the politics of the Middle East and the relationship between Western societies\u003cbr\u003eAngela Davis: An American political activist, philosopher, and scholar who has been a prominent voice for social justice and human rights.\u003cbr\u003eFela Anikulapo-Kuti: A Nigerian musician, composer, and political activist who was known for his Afrobeat music and his political activism against Nigerian government corruption.\u003cbr\u003eBob Marley: A Jamaican musician and singer-songwriter who is widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.\u003cbr\u003eMichael Jackson: An American singer, dancer, and performer who was known 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