| Description |
xiii, 301 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
The resilience of the African state -- The puzzle of territorial integrity -- The enduring authority of weak states -- The domestic currency of international sovereignty -- The calculus of compliance -- Separatist illustions and sovereignty variations -- The politics of unity and estrangement -- Sovereignty's shackles -- Rational policy fantasies. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Explores the endurance of Africa's weak states which, despite their failure to protect and promote the interests of their citizens, translate international sovereignty into domestic legal command. |
| Subject |
Africa, Sub-Saharan -- Politics and government -- 21st century.
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Sub-Saharan Africa. |
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Politics and government. |
| Chronological Term |
21st century |
| Subject |
Legitimacy of governments -- Africa, Sub-Saharan.
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Legitimacy of governments. |
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Sovereignty -- Social aspects -- Africa, Sub-Saharan.
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Sovereignty -- Social aspects. |
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Sovereignty. |
| ISBN |
9781588266231 paperback |
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9781588266460 hardcover |
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158826646X hardcover |
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1588266230 paperback |
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