| Edition |
2nd ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (x, 284 pages) : map |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| 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. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Africa -- Politics and government.
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Africa. |
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Politics and government. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Thomson, Alex. Introduction to African politics. 2nd ed. London ; New York : Routledge, 2004 0415282616 0415282624 (DLC) 2004001859 (OCoLC)54356578 |
| ISBN |
0203403150 (electronic book) |
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9780203403150 (electronic book) |
| Standard No. |
99808652802 |
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