Christopher Hope Bücher
26. Februar 1944
Dieser Autor befasst sich mit komplexen gesellschaftlichen Fragen durch seine literarischen Werke. Seine Schriften, die Poesie und Prosa umfassen, konzentrieren sich oft auf eine kritische Auseinandersetzung mit politischen Systemen und den menschlichen Beziehungen innerhalb dieser. Weitere Einblicke teilt er durch andere Genres, darunter Reiseberichte und Biografien, was den Umfang seiner literarischen Interessen erweitert. Seine Prosa zeichnet sich durch Schärfe und die Fähigkeit aus, zum Nachdenken über die Komplexität der Welt anzuregen.
My Mother's Lovers
- 442 Seiten
- 16 Lesestunden
When Kathleen dies, her only son returns to Johannesburg to carry out her final wishes. Her legacy, which he must deliver in person, includes a cache of firearms for a former apartheid enforcer; a wig that once belonged to a Liberian boy soldier; and her knitting needles, which he must present to Bamadodi, the Rain Queen.
A Separate Development
- 208 Seiten
- 8 Lesestunden
Harry Moto must pass as a "coloured" on the underside of society, following a sexual escapade with the rich which forces to live as a fugitive. This is the first novel of Christopher Hope, who is better known for his poetry and as a winner of the Cholmondeley Award.
Funny, moving and sharply ironic, My Chocolate Redeemer is a novel full of intellectual fireworks and red-herrings, from the award-winning South African author Christopher Hope.
Developmentalism, Dependency, and the State
Industrial Development and Economic Change in Namibia since 1900
- 198 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
Examining Namibia's economic landscape since 1900, this book delves into the historical and political factors shaping its reliance on raw materials and the service sector. It investigates the stagnation of the manufacturing sector, contrasting it with the industrial development seen in other high-income nations. The analysis highlights the influence of power dynamics, both internationally and domestically, that have perpetuated the status quo and obstructed meaningful economic transformation. This comprehensive study encompasses both colonial and post-independence contexts, offering a unique perspective on Namibia's economic evolution.
