Political Development And The New Realism In Sub Saharan Africa

Author : David Ernest Apter,Carl Gustav Rosberg
Publisher : University of Virginia Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0813914795

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Political Development and the New Realism in Sub-Saharan Africa by David Ernest Apter,Carl Gustav Rosberg Pdf

Since the 1950s David Apter and Carl Rosenberg have been among the leading American scholars in African Studies. In this volume they, along with other major specialists in the field, explore the new configurations of African politics. With tentative efforts at a revival of democracy now taking place, it seems appropriate to reasses the theoretical debates ad empirical themes that have characterized postwar Sub-Saharan African politics. Focusing on "new realism" that has emerged among Africanists since the dismantling of colonial rule, the essays are presented as a corrective both to the initial euphoria informing African studies and to the later tendency to place blame for all Africa's political and economic difficulties on the receding specter of colonial oppression.

Author : John A. Wiseman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2002-11-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134829880

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Democracy and Political Change in Sub-Saharan Africa by John A. Wiseman Pdf

Since the end of the 1980s the most important political development in Sub-Saharan Africa has been the movement towards democracy. This is something that has affected nearly all the countries in the region in varying degrees. This book provides the reader with a set of case studies covering a diverse range of African states in order to identify the major causes of recent change, the progress made so far and what the prospects for the future might be. While changes in the global political situation has been important, the greatest impetus towards democracy has been the result on internal factors. For all the states covered the specific domestic, social, economic, and political conditions are seen as vitally important.

Author : Nic Cheeseman,David Anderson,Andrea Scheibler
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781135092412

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Routledge Handbook of African Politics by Nic Cheeseman,David Anderson,Andrea Scheibler 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 : Ian Taylor
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2010-04-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781441181893

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The International Relations of Sub-Saharan Africa by Ian Taylor Pdf

This title examines Sub-Saharan Africa's relations with states such as the US, India, China, the EU, and Britain as well as with non-state actors. "The International Relations of Sub-Saharan Africa" is an in-depth examination Africa's place in global politics. The book provides a comprehensive and critical appraisal of the ways in which peace, prosperity, and democracy are being advanced (or restricted) by the activities of the great powers in Africa, including non-state actors, as well as who benefits from these policies and who does not. The book is a needed comparative study of the role of great powers and 'new' actors such as China and India in Africa within the wider context of neo-liberal hegemony. It fills a gap in the literature and will be of interest to any student of the continent. Its focus on external actors contributes to providing a fuller picture of Africa's place in the global political economy and how the continent interacts with the rest of the world. This is an essential work for anyone researching issues in international relations, comparative foreign policies, and African politics.

Author : Frederick Cooper,Randall M. Packard
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0520209575

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International Development and the Social Sciences by Frederick Cooper,Randall M. Packard Pdf

"This superb collection assembles a number of stimulating and theoretically current contributions by outstanding scholars."—Angelique Haugerud, author of The Culture of Politics in Modern Kenya

Author : Giovanni Carbone,Alessandro Pellegata
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781108423731

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Political Leadership in Africa by Giovanni Carbone,Alessandro Pellegata Pdf

An innovative analysis of political leadership in Africa between 1960 and 2018, drawing on an entirely new dataset.

Author : George Klay Kieh, Jr.
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781476667744

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The Elusive African Renaissance by George Klay Kieh, Jr. Pdf

Africa faces several major development challenges that have adversely affected the political and material well being of the majority of the people living there. This collection of new essays rigorously analyzes those frontier development issues--including democracy, leadership, the economy, poverty alleviation through microfinance schemes, food security, education, health and political instability--and offers prescriptions that differ from the dominant neoliberal solutions.

Author : Peter Lewis
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 691 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429982163

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Africa by Peter Lewis Pdf

This book focuses on the historical construction of African states, the modes of political control in the region, and the character of political elites. It examines the nature of political legitimacy and the avenues of participation or withdrawal pursued by various popular sectors.

Author : Abigail B. Bakan,Eleanor MacDonald
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2002-03-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780773569560

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Critical Political Studies by Abigail B. Bakan,Eleanor MacDonald Pdf

Written as a tribute to the remarkable intellectual career of Colin Leys, the debates in this book deal with some of the most pressing problems confronting the majority of citizens in both first world and third world contexts. Their contributions provide the confidence to pursue new possibilities that permit a more optimistic, if critical, outlook. Topics covered include contemporary debates about globalization and the nation state, African development, prospects for British socialism after Blair, social movements, and current issues in political and social theory. Contributors include Laurie Adkin (University of Alberta), Abigail Bakan, Bruce Berman (Queen's University), Manfred Bienefeld (Carleton University), Alex Callinicos (University of York, UK), Bonnie Campbell (University of Quebec at Montreal), Michael Chege (University of Florida), Radhika Desai (University of Victoria), Lauren Dobell (PhD candidate, Oxford University), Phil Goldman (Queen's University), Banu Helvacioglu (Bilkent University, Turkey), Robert Jessop (University of Lancaster, UK), Colin Leys (emeritus, Queen's University), Eleanor MacDonald, Marguerite Mendell (Concordia University), Leo Panitch (York University), Anne Phillips (London School of Economics and Political Science), and John Saul (Atkinson College, York University).

Author : Brian Clive Smith
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Developing countries
ISBN : 0253215862

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Understanding Third World Politics by Brian Clive Smith Pdf

Praise for the first edition: "... this masterful and concise volume overviews the range of approaches social scientists have applied to explain events in the Third World." --Journal of Developing Areas Understanding Third World Politics is a comprehensive, critical introduction to political development and comparative politics in the non-Western world today. Beginning with an assessment of the shared factors that seem to determine underdevelopment, B. C. Smith introduces the major theories of development--development theory, modernization theory, neo-colonialism, and dependency theory--and examines the role and character of key political organizations, political parties, and the military in determining the fate of developing nations. This new edition gives special attention to the problems and challenges faced by developing nations as they become democratic states by addressing questions of political legitimacy, consensus building, religion, ethnicity, and class.

Author : Alex Thomson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317663409

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An Introduction to African Politics by Alex Thomson Pdf

The fourth edition of An Introduction to African Politics is an ideal textbook for those new to the study of this fascinating continent. It gets to the heart of the politics of this part of the world. How is modern Africa still influenced by its colonial past? How do strong ethnic and religious identities on the continent affect government? Why has the military been so influential? How does African democracy differ from democracy in the West? These are the sorts of question tackled by the book. 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 continent since independence. Key features include: Thematically organised, with individual chapters exploring issues such as colonialism, ethnicity, nationalism, religion, social class, ideology, legitimacy, authority, sovereignty and democracy. Identifies key recurrent themes such as the competitive relationships between the African state, its civil society and external interests. Contains useful boxed case studies at the end of each chapter, including: Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, Botswana, Côte d’Ivoire, Uganda, Somalia, Ghana, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zimbabwe. Each chapter concludes with key terms and definitions, as well as questions and advice on further reading. This textbook is essential reading for students seeking an accessible introduction to the complex social relationships and events that characterise the politics of post-colonial Africa.

Author : Charles F. Andrain,David Ernest Apter
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1995-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780814706343

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Political Protest and Social Change by Charles F. Andrain,David Ernest Apter Pdf

Analyzes the reciprocal impact of cultural beliefs, sociopolitical structures, and individual behaviors on protests throughout the world, examining such questions as why people participate in protest activities, what compels them to participate in non- violent movements, and what leads them to engage in revolutionary protest. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Joseph N. Weatherby,Craig Arceneaux,Emmit B. Evans,Dianne Long,Ira Reed,Olga D. Carter
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317343103

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The Other World by Joseph N. Weatherby,Craig Arceneaux,Emmit B. Evans,Dianne Long,Ira Reed,Olga D. Carter Pdf

The Other World combines a thematic and area studies approach to explore contemporary global issues in the developing world. Accessible and interdisciplinary, this text offers political, economic, social, and historical analysis plus case studies on Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa and the Middle East, Central Asia and the Southern Near Abroad, and Asia. Highlighting similarities and differences among these regions and focusing on enduring problems, The Other World is a practical look at the issues affecting the majority of the world's population.

Author : Air University (U.S.). Library
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Africa
ISBN : STANFORD:36105073385374

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Africa by Air University (U.S.). Library Pdf

Author : Nelson Kasfir
Publisher : BASLER AFRIKA BIBLIOGRAPHIEN
Page : 59 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Associations, institutions, etc
ISBN : 9783905758894

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Kingdom, State and Civil Society in Africa: Conceptual and Political Collisions by Nelson Kasfir Pdf

Civil society is one of several Western political and social concepts that have not traveled successfully to Africa. Revived in response to the search for democracy in Eastern Europe during the late Soviet era, Western donors promoted and funded new civil society organizations in sub-Saharan Africa, regarding them as an essential grounding for African democratization. Most of these new civil society organizations had little in common with African associational activity. Focusing on the characteristics and behavior of longstand-ing African organizations would appear a better starting point for developing a useful concept of an African civil society. One candidate worth serious investigation is the Buganda Kingdom Government. This organization violates most distinctions central to Western notions of civil society. Yet it continues to behave like a civil society organization. Its political and conceptual collisions offer guidance toward a useful notion of African civil society and understanding Ugandan politics.