Politics and society in contemporary Africa
By: Naomi Chazan ... [et al.].
Contributors: Chazan, Naomi, 1946-
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Boulder, Colo
Language: eng
Number of pages: 543
Subjects: Africa -- Politics and government -- 1960-; Africa -- Social conditions -- 1960-; Africa -- Economic conditions -- 1960-; Africa -- Foreign relations -- 1960-
Description: Recognized as the textbook on African politics, as well as an excellent resource for scholars, Politics and Society in Contemporary Africa analyzes the complexities and diversities of the African continent since independence. The authors provide a basic knowledge of political events; political structures, processes, problems, and trends; political economy; and international relations. Clearly organized charts offer easy access to current political, economic, and social data. This edition includes entirely new chapters on political economy and South Africa, as well as revised discussions of civil society, democratic transitions, decentralization, structural adjustment, and Africa in the world economy. -- Publisher description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.