Description
The fourth edition of An Introduction to African Politics is an ideal textbook for those new to the study of this fascinating continent. It gets to the heart of the politics of this part of the world. How is modern Africa still influenced by its colonial past? How do strong ethnic and religious identities on the continent affect government? Why has the military been so influential? How does African democracy differ from democracy in the West? These are the sorts of question tackled by the book. The result is a textbook that identifies the essential features of African politics allowing students to grasp the recurring political patterns that have dominated this continent since independence. Key features include: Thematically organised with individual chapters exploring issues such as colonialism ethnicity nationalism religion social class ideology legitimacy authority sovereignty and democracy. Identifies key recurrent themes such as the competitive relationships between the African state its civil society and external interests. Contains useful boxed case studies at the end of each chapter including: Kenya Tanzania Nigeria Botswana Cote d'Ivoire Uganda Somalia Ghana Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zimbabwe. Each chapter concludes with key terms and definitions as well as questions and advice on further reading. This textbook is essential reading for students seeking an accessible introduction to the complex social relationships and events that characterise the politics of post-colonial Africa.
Features
Published Date:
22/04/2016
ISBN:
9781138782846
Author:
Alex Thomson
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format:
Paperback / softback
Dimensions:
171 mm x 248 mm
Pages:
298
Language:
English