Nationalism and Development in Africa: Selected Essays
by By Coleman, James Smoot and Sklar, Richard L. (EDT)
Category: History , Africa , General

James Smoot Coleman was the leading theorist of his time in African political studies. His work fused liberal-democratic idealism and scientific realism. These essays represent the evolution of his thought from deep insight into African nationalism to a refined theory of modernization. The collection is an indispensable contribution to the intellectual history of comparative African politics, essential to scholars and others who grapple with problems in African development.