Michael Neocosmos Bücher

The book explores the complexities of governance in neocolonial African states, highlighting how these governments employ varied modes of rule across different population segments. It contrasts democratic practices, influenced by Western ideals, with colonial-style domination experienced by the majority. The text critiques the selective application of human rights within civil society while revealing the neglect of these rights in uncivil and traditional societies. This disparity complicates the formation of a unified anti-neocolonial resistance, as diverse political subjectivities emerge from these differing experiences.

Exploring the concept of emancipatory politics in Africa, the book examines its role as a "displaced exception" within both political theory and practice. It critiques how state subjectivities often reinforce existing social hierarchies. Drawing on Frantz Fanon's call to reject Eurocentric perspectives, it advocates for a reconnection with dialectical thought to foster innovation and progress. By emphasizing the need for new concepts and discoveries, the work seeks to inspire a transformative approach to political engagement in the African context.