Title: Politics and society in contemporary Africa
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.
Subjects: Politics and government, Social conditions, Economic conditions, Foreign relations, Política y gobierno, Condiciones sociales, Condiciones económicas, Relaciones exteriores, Politique et gouvernement, Conditions sociales, Conditions économiques, Relations extérieures, Diplomatic relations, Economic history, Politieke situatie, Buitenlandse politiek, Economische politiek, Africa, politics and government, Africa, social conditions, Business &amp; economics
Places: Africa
Time periods: 1960-