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WHY ORGANISED VIOLENCE THRIVES IN NIGERIA : the problem of elite political culture.

For most of its history, Nigeria has witnessed sporadic episodes of insecurity; a phenomenon traditionally manifested in political, electoral, religious and ethnic violence, and, more recently, terrorism. This book investigates the core issues that have led to, and shaped the development and sustena...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: EBIMBOERE SEIYEFA
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: [Place of publication not identified] CAMBRIDGE SCHOLARS PUBLIS, 2020.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:For most of its history, Nigeria has witnessed sporadic episodes of insecurity; a phenomenon traditionally manifested in political, electoral, religious and ethnic violence, and, more recently, terrorism. This book investigates the core issues that have led to, and shaped the development and sustenance of, organised political violence in Nigeria. Focusing on elite political culture and State governance, it examines important elements of the socio-political environment, including zero-sum politics, identity politics, and the politicisation of social cleavages. As such, it represents an invaluab.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
ISBN:1527545873
9781527545878