Mapping Agency

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A Baker & Taylor Academic Essentials Title in Area/Ethnic Studies: Black Studies outside the U.S. 'This welcome volume sheds light on the under-explored phenomena of regionalisms in Africa, helping us to understand not only how the regionalisms of that continent continue to shape its politics, but also how the debates on African regionalism can contribute to wider comparative study. Deserves to be widely-read.' Alex Warleigh-Lack, University of Surrey, UK 'By focusing on actors and agency, Lorenz-Carl, Rempe and colleagues present a fresh, innovative and rich analysis of African regionalisms, which is both politically and theoretically relevant. Their book is recommended reading for all those who are interested in better understanding the macro-regional dynamics in Africa.' Philippe De Lombaerde, United Nations University (UNU-CRIS), Belgium 'This important and thoroughly researched book provides convincing arguments for an 'agency approach' to regionalism. By rejecting conventional wisdom and Eurocentric assumptions, Mapping Agency makes us rethink 'who' builds regions and for what purpose. The book is a major contribution to our understanding of regionalism and it is recommended reading for both scholars and policy makers.' Fredrik SA?derbaum, University of Gothenburg, Sweden and United Nations University-Comparative Regional Integration Studies (UNU-CRIS)