The Department of History, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria in collaboration with The Global Africa Foundation, New Britain CT 06050, USA
www.africahistory.net/globalafricafoundation.htm
Announces its 4th International Conference and Call for Papers on the Theme CHINA AND AFRICA
Theme: China and Africa
Venue: Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria
Date: 29 - 31 October, 2008
Sub Themes:
Theoretical, Conceptual and Methodological Issues
Indigenous Science and Knowledge Systems in China
Intersection of African and Chinese indigenous science and knowledge systems
The application of Indigenous Knowledge to Alternative Medicines
Chinese Application of Indigenous Knowledge to Growth
Changing Trends: China and Africa from the late 19th century to the present
China and Africa in the Decolonization Era
China and Africa in the Cold War Era
China and Africa in the Globalization Era
China as an Emerging World Power
Issues in Chinese Engagements in Africa
China, Investment and the Environment in Africa
China, Investment and Human Right Issues
Comparative Assessment of China and the West in Africa
African initiatives and responses to the Chinese and Western presence in Africa
African and/or non-African media and the constructions of the Chinese in Africa
Specific Chinese projects on the continent and their effects
Chinese culture and language in Africa
The implications of Chinese quest for raw materials in Africa
China and Africa’s conflict in perspective
Responses of Western governments to Chinese expansionism in Africa
The China-Africa/Europe-Africa Summits in perspective
Playing China against the West: Alternative operating environment for Africa post cold war
Responses of African governments to Chinese overtures in Africa
Reinvigorating the moral economy in the wake of competition between China and the West over Africa
China in Africa: Friend or Foe?
Abstract should be submitted on or before 31 June, 2008. Complete paper should be submitted on or before 30 September, 2008. Both should be submitted through e-mail to the conference e-mail box: conferenceoctober@yahoo.com
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