The Rise of Africa's Middle Class

Myths, Realities and Critical Engagements

• A very timely topic, the so-called ‘African middle class’ is currently high on the agenda amongst scholars, development organisations and private sector organisations
• Provocative in its critique - overturns much of the received wisdom within development circles
• Features a wide array of case studies from across Sub-Saharan Africa written by on-the-ground researchers and leading experts
• Covers some highly topical issues, including black middle-class support for the ANC in South Africa, and anti-government activism in Nigeria