Africa in chaos
By: George B.N. Ayittey.
Edition: 1st St. Martin's ed.
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 399
Subjects: Africa -- Economic conditions -- 1960-; Africa -- Economic policy; Africa -- Social conditions -- 1960-; Africa -- Politics and government -- 1960-
Description: In a follow-up to his ground-breaking Africa Betrayed, George Ayittey takes up the plight of Africa at the end of the twentieth century. As he sees countries such as Nigeria edge toward the brink of economic and social disaster, Ayittey uses his formidable powers of analysis to look at the political economy of Africa, the incursion of foreign powers, and the relationship of Africa to the world market.

He contrasts the indigenous systems of government that existed in Africa before the arrival of Europeans with the colonial and post-colonial systems that were forced on the country and analyzes the effect these systems have had on Africa's inability to move forward. Ayittey's view is dark and, as always, his stinging conclusions will infuriate some and invigorate others.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [373]-385) and index.