Thomson, Alex
An Introduction to African Politics
- ISBN 13:
- 9780367468927
- author:
- Thomson, Alex
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 338
- Dimensions:
- 24.4 x 17 x 1.9 centimetres (0.6
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Third World Development,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This fully updated fifth edition of An Introduction to African Politics provides an ideal introduction to the study of Africa's complex politics. Over six decades of the post-colonial era, it explores key questions about the continent's government and society.
The book tackles important topics such as colonialism, ethnicity, nationalism, religion, social class, ideology, legitimacy, authority, sovereignty, and democracy, with a new five-part structure that clarifies Africa's political evolution over time. New chapters also examine emerging trends like 'hybrid states' and 'electoral authoritarianism', as well as the impact of China and Western conditionality on 21st-century governance.
With colour presentation of maps, photos, and data, boxed case studies, key terms, definitions, questions, and further reading, this book is an essential resource for students seeking a clear understanding of post-colonial Africa's complex social relationships and events.
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