Bayart, JeanFrancois
The State in Africa
- ISBN 13:
- 9780745644370
- author:
- Bayart, JeanFrancois
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Polity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 420
- Dimensions:
- 151 mm X 227 mm
- Genre:
- Politics & government
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The State in Africa: The Politics of the Belly by Jean-Francois Bayart is a thought-provoking exploration of African politics and its distinct trajectory. Bayart challenges traditional stereotypes of Africa, instead revealing that its politics are shaped by complex cultural representations and power dynamics. In this new edition, Bayart's work remains a crucial text on state and politics in Africa, offering a nuanced reading of development and the invention of politics in African societies. A new introduction provides context for understanding Africa's place in the world today. This book is an important contribution to comparative politics and historical sociology, allowing African voices to speak for themselves and shedding light on the realities of African social life.
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