Central African Republic

Author : Tatiana Carayannis,Louisa Lombard
Publisher : Zed Books Ltd.
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781783603824

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Making Sense of the Central African Republic by Tatiana Carayannis,Louisa Lombard Pdf

Lying at the centre of a tumultuous region, the Central African Republic and its turbulent history have often been overlooked. Democracy, in any kind of a meaningful sense, has eluded the country. Since the mid-1990s, army mutinies and serial rebellion in CAR have resulted in two major successful coups. Over the course of these upheavals, the country has become a laboratory for peacebuilding initiatives, hosting a two-decade-long succession of UN and regional peacekeeping, peacebuilding and special political missions. Drawing together the foremost experts on the Central African Republic, this much-needed volume provides the first in-depth analysis of the country’s recent history of rebellion, instability, and international and regional intervention.

Author : Thomas E. O'toole
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000315134

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The Central African Republic by Thomas E. O'toole Pdf

A small, poor, little-known nation, the Central African Republic has had a troubled history, from the days of slave raids by Arab-speaking peoples from the north, through the bizarre rule of Jean-Bedel Bokassa, to the present military regime. Landlocked and possessing few resources beyond its famed diamonds, it is one of the least developed nations in Africa. Since its independence from France in 1959, it has of necessity continued to depend on its former colonial ruler. In this introduction to the Central African Republic, Dr. O'Toole examines the country's tumultuous past and current difficulties, the nature of the present political situation, and the roots of that situation in the colonial and precolonial periods. He also focuses on the roles of ethnicity, emerging urban problems, class formation, education, and religion in the social and cultural changes that the nation is currently undergoing. Finally, he realistically assesses the viability of the present government as a vehicle for economic development, stability, and reform.

Author : Pierre Kalck
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 0810849135

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Historical Dictionary of the Central African Republic by Pierre Kalck Pdf

Historical Dictionary of the Central African Republic, Third Edition, fills the gap in the literature about a country for which very little information exists in English, covering events that have taken place since the publication of the last edition in 1992. Substantial new material covers the persons, events, institutions, and parties that have played a significant role in the history of the Central African Republic. A list of acronyms and abbreviations, an extensive chronology, and an introductory essay complement the more than 800 dictionary entries. The bibliography profiles the available literature, and provides numerous journal articles and websites as sources of current events and developments.

Author : Louisa Lombard
Publisher : Zed Books Ltd.
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781783608874

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State of Rebellion by Louisa Lombard Pdf

Shortlisted for the Fage and Oliver Prize 2018 In 2013, the Central African Republic was engulfed by violence. In the face of the rapid spread of the conflict, journalists, politicians, and academics alike have struggled to account for its origins. In this first comprehensive account of the country’s recent upheaval, Louisa Lombard shows the limits of the superficial explanations offered thus far – that the violence has been due to a religious divide, or politicians’ manipulations, or profiteering. Instead, she shows that conflict has long been useful to Central African politics, a tendency that has been exacerbated by the international community’s method of engagement with so-called fragile states. Furthermore, changing this state of affairs will require rethinking the relationships of all those present – rebel groups and politicians, as well as international interveners and diplomats. An urgent insight into this little-understood country and the problems with peacebuilding more broadly.

Author : Richard Bradshaw,Juan Fandos-Rius
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 817 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810879928

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Historical Dictionary of the Central African Republic by Richard Bradshaw,Juan Fandos-Rius Pdf

The Central African Republic (CAR) came into existence on 1 December 1958 as a semi-autonomous member state of the Communauté (French Community), meaning that France still controlled its currency, defense, foreign affairs and national security. The history of the CAR can be interpreted in radically different ways. One the one hand the people of Central Africa have suffered enormously at the hands of slave traders, concessionary companies, French colonialists and African rulers, and their country remains largely ‘undeveloped.’ On the other most Central Africans have retained free use of land on which they grow crops and from which they extract numerous valuable resources. Their way of life is in the long run perhaps more sustainable than those of the ‘experts’ who come to assist them. The theme of essential continuity in the history of the CAR is as important, if not more important in the long run, than the themes of violent change, exploitation, and enduring dependence. Deep roots of continuity provide a surprising stability in the face of dramatic and often very painful change on the surface. The Historical Dictionary of the Central African Republic contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1200 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Central African Republic.

Author : Louisa Lombard
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781108478779

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Hunting Game by Louisa Lombard Pdf

The first ethnographic and historical study of raiding in the Central African Republic. By treating raiding as a political mode, this fascinating study investigates forceful acquisition, revealing the evolution of raiding skills, examples of encounters and its consequences over the last 150 years.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 4 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Central African Republic
ISBN : MINN:30000010443749

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Central African Republic by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:709704351

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Central African Republic by Anonim Pdf

Author : Pierre Kalck
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Central African Republic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105035817548

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Central African Republic by Pierre Kalck Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1960
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:38840021

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Central African Republic by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Central African Republic
ISBN : UCR:31210024925347

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Background notes, Central African Republic by Anonim Pdf

Author : Gilad James, PhD
Publisher : Gilad James Mystery School
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9786390075408

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Introduction to Central African Republic by Gilad James, PhD Pdf

The Central African Republic (CAR) is a landlocked country in the heart of Africa. Its population of around 5 million inhabitants is one of the poorest in the world, despite the presence of valuable mineral resources such as diamonds, gold and uranium. CAR has a diverse ethnic makeup, with over 80 ethnic groups, each with its own language and traditions. One of the country’s largest ethnic groups is the Bayaka, who are traditionally hunter-gatherers, while the Bantu peoples are the largest group in terms of population. CAR has experienced significant political instability since its independence from France in 1960. The country has been plagued by coups, rebellions, and armed conflicts, which have severely impacted the country’s economic and social development. The two most recent crises took place in 2013 and 2020, with the former leading to a period of sectarian violence and displacement, and the latter leading to the overthrow of the incumbent president, Faustin-Archange Touadéra, by a coalition of rebel groups. Despite the country’s challenges, efforts are underway to stabilize the political situation and to address the humanitarian needs of the population.

Author : Tim Glawion
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-01-30
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781108493376

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The Security Arena in Africa by Tim Glawion Pdf

Based on in-depth fieldwork, Tim Glawion explores how local security functions in some of the world's most fragile states across Central and East Africa.

Author : Jacqueline Cassandra Woodfork
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2006-09-30
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015066797179

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Culture and Customs of the Central African Republic by Jacqueline Cassandra Woodfork Pdf

Examines the culture and customs of the people of the Central African Republic.

Author : Thomas O'Toole
Publisher : Lerner Publishing Group
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : History
ISBN : 0822518589

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Central African Republic in Pictures by Thomas O'Toole Pdf

Text and photographs introduce the geography, history, society, economy, and government of this central African country.