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State-building and national militaries in postcolonial West Africa decolonizing the means of coercion 1958-1974.
Examines the role of the military in the decolonization and state-building process in francophone West Africa from 1958 to 1974. The book argues that the military played a fundamental role in this process, and that its influence can still be felt today.
| Call Number: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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[S.l.] :
JAMES CURREY,
2023.
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| Series: | Western Africa series ;
18 |
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| Online Access: | Texto completo |
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Autonomy: Foreign Assistance and African Decision-making
- Sovereignty: Strategies to Control Populations and Territories
- Legitimacy and Colonial Legacies: The Use of Force and Institutions of Coercion
- Governance: Control and Command of the Armed Forces
- Conclusion: Legacies of Control.