Politics in Africa : A new introduction /
Democracy, prosperity and self-rule: this was the vision of African independence. Across the continent, however, the optimism that characterized the immediate post-independence period has largely faded. Meanwhile, ordinary Africans lurch between undemocratic, unaccountable and unresponsive governmen...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London :
Zed Books Ltd : [distributor] NBN International Ltd : [distributor] Macmillan Distribution Services Pty Ltd : [distributor] Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd : [distributor] Blue Weaver Marketing & Distribution cc : [distributor] Palgrave (Global Publishing at St Martin's Press),
2010
London : 2010 |
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| Summary: | Democracy, prosperity and self-rule: this was the vision of African independence. Across the continent, however, the optimism that characterized the immediate post-independence period has largely faded. Meanwhile, ordinary Africans lurch between undemocratic, unaccountable and unresponsive governments and a decaying traditional African past Democracy, prosperity and self-rule, this was the vision of African independence. How did things go so wrong? Why has the continent lagged behind others in economic development despite its potential natural resources? Why are so many African states prone to conflict? This book looks at the answers to these questions How did things go so wrong? Why has the continent lagged behind others in economic development despite its rich natural resources? Why are so many African states prone to conflict? And why has democracy been slow to take root in a majority of the countries? Covering everything from African economies to the role of the state, rural livelihoods to issues of gender, Politics in Africa offers a fresh perspective in answering these questions, making the continent's problems more understandable, less wretched and even intensely hopeful Up to date, concise and provocative, Politics in Africa is indispensable reading for anyone interested in African politics. Book jacket |
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| Item Description: | Hardback |
| Physical Description: | 232 p. ; 22x14 cm 232 pages ; 22 x 14 cm 232 pages ; 22x14 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [129]-143) and index Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-143) and index |
| ISBN: | 1842779818 (hbk) 1842779818 1842779826 (pbk) 1842779826 9781842779811 (hbk) 9781842779811 9781842779828 (pbk) 9781842779828 |