In recent years, the growth of a middle class has been a key feature of the 'Africa Rising' narrative. Here, Sumich explores the formation of this middle class in Mozambique, answering questions about the basis of the class system and the social order that gives rise to it. Drawing extensively on his fieldwork, Sumich argues that power and status in dominant party states like Mozambique derives more from the ability to access resources, rather than from direct control of the means of production.
By considering the role of the state, he shows how the Mozambican middle class can both be bound to a system they benefit from and alienated from it at the same time, as well as exploring the ways in which the middle classes attempt to reproduce their positions of privilege and highlighting the deep uncertain future that they face.
| ISBN: | 9781108472883 |
| Publication date: | 18th October 2018 |
| Author: | Jason Sumich |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 190 pages |
| Series: | International African Library |
| Genres: |
African history: pre-colonial period |
In recent years, the growth of a middle class has been a key feature of the 'Africa Rising' narrative. Here, Sumich explores the formation of this middle class in Mozambique, answering questions about the basis of the class system and the social order that gives rise to it.
The Middle Class in Mozambique features in the following genres: African history: pre-colonial period
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The Middle Class in Mozambique was written by Jason Sumich and published by Cambridge University Press
The Middle Class in Mozambique has 190 pages
Yes it is part of International African Library series
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