The Trouble with Nigeria by Chinua Achebe (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Trouble with Nigeria by Chinua Achebe The eminent African novelist and critic, here addresses Nigerias problems, aiming to challenge the resignation of Nigerians and inspire them to reject old habits which inhibit Nigeria from becoming a modern and attractive country. In this famous book now reprinted, he professes that the only trouble with Nigeria is the failure of leadership, because with good leaders Nigeria could resolve its inherent problems such as tribalism; lack of patriotism; social injustice and the cult of mediocrity; indiscipline; and corruption. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The eminent African novelist and critic, here addresses Nigerias problems, aiming to challenge the resignation of Nigerians and inspire them to reject old habits which inhibit Nigeria from becoming a modern and attractive country. In this famous book now reprinted, he professes that the only trouble with Nigeria is the failure of leadership, because with good leaders Nigeria could resolve its inherent problems such as tribalism; lack of patriotism; social injustice and the cult of mediocrity; indiscipline; and corruption. Author Biography Chinua Achebe was born in 1930 in the village of Ogidi in Eastern Nigeria. After studying medicine and literature at the University of Ibadan, he went to work for the Nigerian broadcasting company in Lagos. Things Fall Apart, his first novel was published in 1958. It sold over 2,000,000 copies, and has been translated into 30 languages. It was followed by No Longer at Ease, then Arrow of God (which won the first New Statesman Jock Campbell Prize), then A Man of the People (a novel dealing with post-independence Nigeria). Achebe has also written short stories and childrens books, and Beware So Details ISBN9781561475 Author Chinua Achebe Publisher Fourth Dimension Publishing Company Language English ISBN-10 9781561475 ISBN-13 9789781561474 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 966.905 Year 2000 Edition 1st Residence RI Imprint Fourth Dimension Publishing Company Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations Birth 1931 Short Title TROUBLE W/NIGERIA REV/E Pages 100 Death 2013 DOI 10.1604/9789781561474 UK Release Date 2000-09-05 Edition Description Revised ed. Publication Date 2000-09-05 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:38897581;

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