An introduction to African politics /

An Introduction to African Politics provides an ideal gateway for individuals seeking to make sense of the dynamic and diverse political systems that are a feature of this fascinating part of the world.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Thomson, Alex
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London ; New York : Routledge, 2004.
Edition:2nd ed.
Subjects:
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Political Process > General.
Politics and government
Politieke stelsels.
Politieke situatie.
Politieke kwesties.
Africa > Politics and government.
Afrique > Politique et gouvernement.
Africa
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: state, civil society and external interests
  • History: Africa's pre-colonial and colonial inheritance
  • Ideology: nationalism, socialism, populism and state capitalism
  • Ethnicity and religion: 'tribes', gods and political identity
  • Social class: the search for class politics in Africa
  • Legitimacy: neo-patrimonialism, personal rule and the centralisation of the African state
  • Coercion: military intervention in African politics
  • Sovereignty I: external influences on African politics
  • Sovereignty II: neo-colonialism, structural adjustment and Africa's political economy
  • Authority: the crises of accumulation, governance and state collapse
  • Democracy: re-legitimising the African state?
  • Conclusions: state and civil society in post-colonial Africa
  • Appendix: a guide to African politics resources on the internet.

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