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How Europe Underdeveloped Africa by Walter Rodney

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behind Africas perpetual state of underdevelopment, clearly and blatantly pointing the accusatory finger at Puritan hegemony in a land where they did not even belong. Major highlights of the  authors views include such acknowledgments as early capitalist development, imperialism and colonialism, as well as technological and military elements. Rodney argues in no uncertain terms that had it not  been for the oppressive nature of European existence, Africa would have had the capabilities to become just as progressive and developed as any other global nation. No additional sources  cited. TLCRdney.rtf WALTER RODNEYS "HOW EUROPE UNDERDEVELOPED AFRICA" by (c) November 2001 paper properly!  I. INTRODUCTION Walter Rodneys How Europe Underdeveloped Africa seeks to illustrate the manner by which Africas existence in todays world is wholly due  to the oppressive approach imparted by European presence. The authors goals and objectives in writing the book are to bring to light the otherwise misunderstood reasons behind Africas perpetual  state of underdevelopment, clearly and blatantly pointing the accusatory finger at Puritan hegemony in a land where they did not even belong. Major highlights of the authors views include  such acknowledgments as early capitalist development, imperialism and colonialism, as well as technological and military elements. Rodney argues in no uncertain terms that had it not been for the  oppressive nature of European existence, Africa would have had the capabilities to become just as progressive and developed as any other global nation. II. CREATING AFRICAS UNDERDEVELOPED STATE  How Europe Underdeveloped Africa delves deeply into the historical and cultural foundation of racial discrimination and social oppression during Africas formative years.