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An Introduction to the Politics of Tropical Africa

By Richard Hodder-Williams

Book information

Publisher
Taylor & Francis Group
Year
2011
ISBN
9780203835760, 9780415601313
LCC
JQ1872 -- .H63 2014eb
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
349 kB (357845 bytes)
Series
Routledge Library Editions: Development Series
Edition
1
Pages
289\0
Time added
2023-08-23 02:27:41
Constitutional history -- AfricaSub-Saharan -- Politics and government.Sub-Saharan. ; Africa

Description

This wide-ranging and informative introduction to politics in tropical Africa, first published in 1984, is essential reading to students, businessmen, government officials and economic advisers alike. Situating the contemporary scene firmly in its historical context, which stresses both pre-colonial and colonial heritages, he emphasizes how politicians are constrained by the past, the physical environment and the world's economy, yet still retain freedom of choice on a wide range of issues. The book is thematically organised and provides both an overview of the general similarities of the continent and also enough detail to flesh out the realities of tribalism and corruption, as well as illustrating the variations that inevitably occur in a continent of sovereign states.

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