THE RISE AND DECLINE AND RISE OF CHINA, searching for an organising philosophy

410pp., paperback, Reprint, MISTRA, Johannesburg, 2019

ISBN: 9780639923864

First published in 2015.

A collection of essays on the history, economy, politics, culture, values and philosophy of China, and how it  relates to African history and thought.

"This is an immensely bold and timely effort to demonstrate an African 'writing back' to China, that both proposes an equal relationship between the two continents, and shows how seriously and knowledgeably Africa appreciates China, its history and thought. The question that now arises is whether China can take Africa seriously." Stephen Chan, OBE, SOAS, University of London

"A thought-provoking overview of China's deep cultural structure and its impact on society. The systemic comparisons with values and practices in sub-Saharan Africa are both innovative and useful." Daniel Bell, author of The China Model

Contributions include:

"The 'Civilisational Project' of China" by Hester du Plessis and Gauhar Raza

"Values in China as Compared to Africa" by Thaddeus Metz

"The Politics of China" by Garth le Pere

"China's Economic Transformation - What lessons can Africa learn?" by Daouda Cissé

"China's Involvement in Africa" by Kevin Bloom and Richard Poplack.

Hester du Plessis is Faculty Head: Humanity, at the Mapungubwe Institute.