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Africas Totalitarian Temptation: The Evolution of Autocratic Regimes

By Dave Peterson

Book information

Publisher
Lynne Rienner Publishers
Year
2022
ISBN
9781626378476
DOI
10.1515/9781626378476
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (2673505 bytes)
Pages
279\288
Library
degruyter.com
Time added
2023-08-22 15:25:51

Description

Disappointment with the ability of democracy to deliver economic rewards in much of Africa—and with the persistence of instability, corruption, and poor governance in democratic regimes—has undermined democracy's appeal for many on the continent. At the same time, many external actors are expressing sympathy for regimes that have demonstrated an ability to impose stability and deliver economic growth, despite the limits placed on their citizens' freedom. In this context, Dave Peterson asks: Is totalitarianism emerging as an acceptable alternative to democracy in Africa? And if so, with what consequences? Peterson draws on extensive research in countries across the continent to thoroughly explore the dilemma of the totalitarian temptation.

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