The Ghana Revolution From Nkrumah To Jerry Rawlings

Author : Ebenezer Babatope
Publisher : Fourth Dimension Publishing Company
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : History
ISBN : UVA:X000875939

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The Ghana Revolution, from Nkrumah to Jerry Rawlings by Ebenezer Babatope Pdf

This book was published in the immediate aftermath of Jerry Rawlings' 1981 coup, and proclamation of the Ghana Revolution in January 1982. The author gives an account of the history of the socialist African revolution in Ghana from Nkrumah to Rawlings. He argued that Rawlings represented a continuity of the socialist African revolution, which drove Nkrumah and other revolutionary leaders to commit the resources and future of Ghana to overcome the imperial powers. He puts the case for the continuing need for a unified, self-reliant socialist state, and considers the high hopes for Rawlings' revolution and socialist ideology, with which he concurs, including his potential to inspire other African revolutions, provide the strong African leadership required for greater African economic independence, and an African presence in international relations. The book represents a historical view of Rawlings' role at a particular point in time.

Author : Joseph G. Amamoo
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2000-11
Category : Ghana
ISBN : 9780595146277

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The Ghanaian Revolution by Joseph G. Amamoo Pdf

When in March, 1957, Ghana became the first African country in colonial Africa to achieve Independence, the event was enthusiastically welcomed by millions of Africans and liberal non-Africans. Many African people looked up to Ghana with hope, confidence and pride. These people hoped that the torch of freedom would be held aloft in their own countries also. That Ghana had among the highest per capita income in Africa and the best developed educational and health facilities were but some of the factors establishing Ghana's position of stature in Africa. The question then is, how it comes about that beginning with such historic political and economic achievements, the country deteriorated through a series of military coups that eventually led to the bloody revolution of June, 1979. Could the revolution have been avoided? What are the lessons that Ghana itself, and other African countries, can learn? The Ghanaian Revolution attempts, clearly and dispassionately, to answer these questions.

Author : Emmanuel Doe Ziorklui
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Ghana
ISBN : UVA:X001901222

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Ghana by Emmanuel Doe Ziorklui Pdf

Author : Kojo Yankah
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105034303490

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The Trial of J.J. Rawlings by Kojo Yankah Pdf

Author : C. L. R. James
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022-02-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781478007128

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Nkrumah and the Ghana Revolution by C. L. R. James Pdf

In this new edition of Nkrumah and the Ghana Revolution, C. L. R. James tells the history of the socialist revolution led by Kwame Nkrumah, the first president and prime minister of Ghana. Although James wrote it in the immediate post-independence period around 1958, he did not publish it until nearly twenty years later, when he added a series of his own letters, speeches, and articles from the 1960s. Although Nkrumah led the revolution, James emphasizes that it was a popular mass movement fundamentally realized by the actions of everyday Ghanaians. Moreover, James shows that Ghana’s independence movement was an exceptional moment in global revolutionary history: it moved revolutionary activity to the African continent and employed new tactics not seen in previous revolutions. Featuring a new introduction by Leslie James, an unpublished draft of C. L. R. James's introduction to the 1977 edition, and correspondence, this definitive edition of Nkrumah and the Ghana Revolution offers a revised understanding of Africa’s shaping of freedom movements and insight into the possibilities for decolonial futures.

Author : Jeffrey Haynes
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2022-12-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000837735

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Revolution and Democracy in Ghana by Jeffrey Haynes Pdf

This book analyses Flight-Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings’ plans for radical democratisation in Ghana, involving ordinary people directly in the country’s political and economic decision-making processes. Rawlings came to power in Ghana in late 1981 determined to restructure the characteristics of Ghana's political and economic systems. Despite Rawlings’ aim to bring ordinary Ghanaians into the decision-making process, his regime was still heavily dependent on the support of the military and attempts at direct democracy ultimately ended in failure. Outside analysts have viewed his plans as one of Africa’s most draconian economic reform programmes. The book traces this turbulent period of Ghana’s history, showing Rawlings’ development from a fiery revolutionary to a democracy-supporting politician adept at winning elections. It investigates how, despite frequent coup attempts and the loss of most of its original civilian support base, the regime was able to remain in power, overseeing a halt to economic decline and a return to growth. Building on over thirty years of research, including contemporaneous interviews conducted by the author during Ghana’s ‘revolutionary’ period, this book will be of interest to researchers of African history and politics.

Author : Mohammed-Bassiru Sillah
Publisher : Brunswick Publishing Corporation
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105081600541

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African Coup D'etat by Mohammed-Bassiru Sillah Pdf

Author : Kofi Awoonor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Authors, Ghanaian
ISBN : STANFORD:36105081618907

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The Ghana Revolution by Kofi Awoonor Pdf

Author : Kevin Shillington
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Ghana
ISBN : STANFORD:36105043427215

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Ghana and the Rawlings Factor by Kevin Shillington Pdf

Tells the story of two popular revolutions in Ghana, both of them led by the same man, Flight Lieutenant Jerry Rawlings, now Head of Ghana's government, the Provisional National Defence Council. The book includes interviews with many of the key players in the drama, including Rawlings himself.

Author : Emmanuel Hansen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Political Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105008609385

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Ghana Under Rawlings by Emmanuel Hansen Pdf

Author : Mike Oquaye
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 654 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Ghana
ISBN : STANFORD:36105121961655

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Politics in Ghana, 1982-1992 by Mike Oquaye Pdf

Author : Asirifi-Danquah
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Ghana
ISBN : STANFORD:36105132054136

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History of Ghana by Asirifi-Danquah Pdf

Author : Cyril Lionel Robert James
Publisher : London : Allison and Busby
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Ghana
ISBN : 0850312205

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Nkrumah and the Ghana Revolution by Cyril Lionel Robert James Pdf

Author : Beth Rabinowitz
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781108420464

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Coups, Rivals, and the Modern State by Beth Rabinowitz Pdf

Using extensive research, this book argues that successful African leaders consolidate their rule by developing strategic rural coalitions.

Author : Tapan Prasad Biswal
Publisher : Northern Book Centre
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Constitutional history
ISBN : 8172110294

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Ghana, Political and Constitutional Developments by Tapan Prasad Biswal Pdf

Ghana, the torch bearer of African Independence from the yoke of colonial bondage, has been pushed to the background from its earlier pre-eminent position in international as well as African affairs. Since independence, Ghana has experienced diverse forms of Government and has almost run out of models for governing herself. Instead of providing leadership to the underdeveloped countries of Africa, Ghana is busy in its quest for evolving a stable and workable political system. In its effort to evolve a stable political system and an operational constitution capable of providing steady economic progress and social upliftment. Ghana has experimented west-minister style parliamentary system, a Single Party Republic and many military regimes following coups and counter coups. Like many of the developing states of Africa, Ghana has been plagued with post-independence political instability. Civilians as well as military governments have been installed with initial enthusiasm but so far none has been able to solve the pressing problems. In fact the quest for a permanent solution to what appears a persistent governmental crisis, has invited many coups and counter coups. It addresses and analyses the maladies that has afflicted the Ghanaian body politic.