An Introduction To African Politics

Author : Alex Thomson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2005-02-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134458325

Get Book

An Introduction to African Politics by Alex Thomson Pdf

An Introduction to African Politics is the ideal textbook for those new to the study of this vast and fascinating continent. It makes sense of the diverse political systems that are a feature of Africa by using familiar concepts, chapter by chapter, to examine the continent as a whole. The result is a textbook that identifies the essential features of African politics, allowing students to grasp the recurring political patterns that have dominated this part of the world since independence. Features and benefits of the book include: * thematically organised, with individual chapters exploring issues such as colonialism, ethnicity, nationalism, social class, ideology, legitimacy, sovereignty, and democracy * identifies the key recurrent theme of competitive relationships between the African state, its civil society, and external interests * contains useful boxed case studies of key countries at the end of each chapter, including: Kenya; Tanzania; Nigeria; Botswana; Ivory Coast; Uganda; Somalia; Ghana; Zaire; and Algeria * each chapter concludes with key terms and definitions as well as questions, advice on further reading, and useful notes and references * clearly and accessibly written by an experienced teacher of the subject.

Author : Alex Thomson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2003-07-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134675111

Get Book

An Introduction to African Politics by Alex Thomson Pdf

First published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : William Tordoff
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 0253215455

Get Book

Government and Politics in Africa by William Tordoff Pdf

The author provides extra coverage of both North and South Africa and of such key issues as debt, the AIDS epidemic, the position of women and the politics of patronage."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Kevin C. Dunn,Pierre Englebert
Publisher : Lynne Rienner Publishers
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Africa, Sub-Saharan
ISBN : 162637807X

Get Book

Inside African Politics by Kevin C. Dunn,Pierre Englebert Pdf

The second edition of Inside African Politics, updated throughout to reflect political developments across the continent, not only provides thorough coverage of the full range of core topics, but also furthers an awareness and understanding of key theoretical issues and current debates.Drawing on their extensive teaching and fieldwork experience, Pierre Englebert and Kevin Dunn offer:a straightforward, accessible style, making even complex ideas easy to understand; a balanced approach, exposing multiple perspectives on contested issues; a focus on both states and citizens, politics from above and below; discussions of existing policies, as well as policy implications of different approaches; and an abundance of rich data and illustrative examples.The result is both an essential text and a long-term resource for students and scholars alike.

Author : Nic Cheeseman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 595 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351550475

Get Book

Routledge Handbook of African Politics by Nic Cheeseman Pdf

Providing a comprehensive and cutting edge examination of this important continent, Routledge Handbook of African Politics surveys the key debates and controversies, dealing with each of the major issues to be found in Africa?s politics today. Structured into 6 broad areas, the handbook features over 30 contributions focused around:The State Identity Conflict Democracy and Electoral Politics Political Economy & Development International Relations Each chapter deals with a specific topic, providing an overview of the main arguments and theories and explaining the empirical evidence that they are based on, drawing on high-profile cases such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Nigeria, Somalia, South Africa, Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The Handbook also contains new contributions on a wide range of topical issues, including terrorism, the growing influence of China, civil war, and transitional justice, making it required reading for non-specialists and experts alike. Featuring both established scholars and emerging researchers, this is a vital resource for all students of African Studies, democratization, conflict resolution and Third World politics.

Author : Joleen Steyn-Kotze
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Democracy
ISBN : 0190734493

Get Book

South African Politics by Joleen Steyn-Kotze Pdf

Author : E. Samuel Ezeanyika
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Africa
ISBN : OCLC:1237654772

Get Book

Introduction to African Politics by E. Samuel Ezeanyika Pdf

Author : Ian Taylor
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780192529237

Get Book

African Politics: A Very Short Introduction by Ian Taylor Pdf

Africa is a continent of 54 countries and over a billion people. However, despite the rich diversity of the African experience, it is striking that continuations and themes seem to be reflected across the continent, particularly south of the Sahara. Questions of underdevelopment, outside exploitation, and misrule are characteristic of many - if not most-states in Sub-Saharan Africa. In this Very Short Introduction Ian Taylor explores how politics is practiced on the African continent, considering the nature of the state in Sub-Saharan Africa and why its state structures are generally weaker than elsewhere in the world. Exploring the historical and contemporary factors which account for Africa's underdevelopment, he also analyses why some African countries suffer from high levels of political violence while others are spared. Unveilling the ways in which African state and society actually function beyond the formal institutional façade, Taylor discusses how external factors - both inherited and contemporary - act upon the continent. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Leslie Rubin,Brian Weinstein
Publisher : Praeger Publishers
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Africa
ISBN : UVA:X000221064

Get Book

Introduction to African Politics by Leslie Rubin,Brian Weinstein Pdf

Author : John Parker,Richard (Honorary Professor of History Rathbone, University of Aberystwyth),Richard Rathbone
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2007-03-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9780192802484

Get Book

African History: A Very Short Introduction by John Parker,Richard (Honorary Professor of History Rathbone, University of Aberystwyth),Richard Rathbone Pdf

Intended for those interested in the African continent and the diversity of human history, this work looks at Africa's past and reflects on the changing ways it has been imagined and represented. It illustrates key themes in modern thinking about Africa's history with a range of historical examples.

Author : Philip E. Agbebaku
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : IND:30000055883650

Get Book

African Politics by Philip E. Agbebaku Pdf

Author : Nic Cheeseman
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-05-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521191128

Get Book

Democracy in Africa by Nic Cheeseman Pdf

This book provides the first comprehensive overview of Africa's history of democracy, grappling with important questions facing Africa today.

Author : Martin Plaut,Carien Du Plessis
Publisher : Hurst & Company
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : South Africa
ISBN : 9781787382046

Get Book

Understanding South Africa by Martin Plaut,Carien Du Plessis Pdf

When Nelson Mandela emerged from decades in jail to preach reconciliation, South Africans truly appeared a people reborn as the Rainbow Nation. Yet, a quarter of a century later, the country sank into bitter recriminations and rampant corruption under Jacob Zuma. Why did this happen, and how was hope betrayed? President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is seeking to heal these wounds, is due to lead the African National Congress into an election by May 2019. The ANC is hoping to claw back support lost to the opposition in the Zuma era. This book will shed light on voters' choices and analyze the election outcome as the results emerge. With chapters on all the major issues at stake--from education to land redistribution-- Understanding South Africa offers insights into Africa's largest and most diversified economy, closely tied to its neighbors' fortunes.

Author : Naomi Chazan,Robert A. Mortimer,Donald Rothchild,Peter Lewis,Stephen John Stedman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 539 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1999-11-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781349144907

Get Book

Politics and Society in Contemporary Africa by Naomi Chazan,Robert A. Mortimer,Donald Rothchild,Peter Lewis,Stephen John Stedman Pdf

Africa has undergone significant political, economic, and social change since the first edition of this book was published in early 1988. Now revised and updated throughout, this new edition includes current economic, social, and political data, as well as entirely new sections on the dismantling of apartheid, civil society, democratization and multiparty politics, economic reform and structural adjustment, and the prospects for African development in the twenty-first century. Review comments on the first edition: 'Required reading for any course on politics and society of the African continent' West Africa. 'The best available textbook on the subject ... this volume stands unchallenged in its comprehensiveness and sophistication.' - Choice

Author : S. Wright
Publisher : Springer
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781349081684

Get Book

Africa in World Politics by S. Wright Pdf