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Christopher Hope

    February 26, 1944

    This author delves into complex societal issues through his literary works. His writings, encompassing poetry and prose, often focus on a critical examination of political systems and the human relationships within them. He further shares his insights through other genres, including travelogues and biographies, broadening the scope of his literary interests. His prose is characterized by its incisiveness and ability to provoke thought on the intricacies of the world.

    Jimfish
    Shooting Angels
    Conundrum
    The Cafe de Move-on Blues
    White Boy Running
    Services Operations Management
    • 2020

      Developmentalism, Dependency, and the State

      Industrial Development and Economic Change in Namibia since 1900

      • 198 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Examining Namibia's economic landscape since 1900, this book delves into the historical and political factors shaping its reliance on raw materials and the service sector. It investigates the stagnation of the manufacturing sector, contrasting it with the industrial development seen in other high-income nations. The analysis highlights the influence of power dynamics, both internationally and domestically, that have perpetuated the status quo and obstructed meaningful economic transformation. This comprehensive study encompasses both colonial and post-independence contexts, offering a unique perspective on Namibia's economic evolution.

      Developmentalism, Dependency, and the State
    • 2018

      White Boy Running

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      The classic memoir of growing up in South Africa during the apartheid regime from literary tour de force, Christopher Hope.

      White Boy Running
    • 2018

      The Cafe de Move-on Blues

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      From one of South Africa's finest writers comes a powerful exploration of politics, race and population in the post-Apartheid era.

      The Cafe de Move-on Blues
    • 2015

      From one of South Africa's finest novelists comes a glittering and vivid fable of politics and power.

      Jimfish
    • 2014

      Christopher Hope, a South African author, has crafted a diverse literary career since relocating to London in 1975. His notable works include twelve novels, such as the Whitbread Novel Award-winning Kruger’s Alp and the Booker shortlisted Serenity House. In addition to fiction, he has written acclaimed non-fiction, including his autobiography, White Boy Running, and the award-winning travel book Moscow! Moscow!. His journalism features influential pieces on significant historical figures like Dr. Verwoerd and Milosevic, showcasing his versatile storytelling and insightful commentary.

      Brothers Under The Skin: Travels in Tyranny
    • 2013

      Conundrum

      • 371 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.8(11)Add rating

      An important, non-partisan book for our times, examining minutely but constructively why government spending ultimately fails the taxpayer.

      Conundrum
    • 2011

      Shooting Angels

      • 259 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Shooting Angels is Christopher Hope's first novel since My Mother's Lovers and builds on this startling return to form.

      Shooting Angels
    • 2007

      My Mother's Lovers

      • 442 pages
      • 16 hours of reading
      3.3(16)Add rating

      When Kathleen dies, her only son returns to Johannesburg to carry out her final wishes. Her legacy, which he must deliver in person, includes a cache of firearms for a former apartheid enforcer; a wig that once belonged to a Liberian boy soldier; and her knitting needles, which he must present to Bamadodi, the Rain Queen.

      My Mother's Lovers
    • 1997

      This text presents the ideas and concepts necessary to describe and understand the different facets of operations management in service operations environments.

      Services Operations Management
    • 1996