Africa is a vast and diverse continent, comprising 53 independent states (see Table 1.1); this number will increase to 55 if the Saharan Arab Democratic Republic and the Republic of Somaliland secure international recognition.
An edition of Government and politics in Africa
(1984)
Government and politics in Africa
3rd ed.
by Tordoff, William.
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This new and expanded edition of the definitive textbook on African government and politics has been thoroughly revised and updated to take account of the major developments of the 1990s.
Adopting a thematic approach and using examples from a very wide range of countries, the book provides detailed coverage of such key issues as the colonial legacy, nationalism and the transfer of power, state and society, political parties and interest groups, administration and the military, revolutionary movements and regimes, regional politics and the Organisation of African Unity, and ideology and development.
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Politics and government, Aspects juridiques, Politique, Politik, Politisches System, Systemvergleich, Politiek, Staatsinrichting, Africa, politics and governmentPlaces
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 327-368) and index.
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"This new updated edition provides comprehensive coverage of Africa's contemporary politics and is set in a clear historical context, with a wealth of illustrative material and broad-ranging examples. Each chapter has been thoroughly revised to take account of recent developments and recent research, with a new chapter added on 'Political Liberalisation and Economic Reform'.
The author provides extra coverage of both North and South Africa and of such key issues as debt, the AIDS epidemic, the position of women and the politics of patronage."--BOOK JACKET.
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