Thomson, Alex creator text xxu London Rouledge 2004 monographic eng

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1 vol. (x-284 p.) ill.. 24 cm An Introduction to African Politics provides an ideal gateway for individuals seeking to make sense of the dynamic and diverse political systems that are a feature of this fascinating part of the world. Contents 1. Introduction: State, civil society and external interests 2. History: Africa's pre-colonial and colonial inheritance 3. Ideology: Nationalism, socialism, populism and state capitalism 4. Ethnicity: Ethnic groups, 'tribes' and political identity 5. Social Class: The search for class politics in Africa 6. Legitimacy: Neo-patrimonialism, personal rule and the centralisation of the African state 7. Coercion: Military intervention in African politics 8. Sovereignty: External influence on African politics 9. Sovereignty Again: Neo-colonialism, structural adjustment and Africa's political economy 10. Authority: The crises of accumulation, governance and state collapse 11. Democracy: Re-legitimizing the African state? 12. Conclusions: State and civil society in post-colonial Africa Alex Thomson Africa, Sub-Saharan -- Politics and government -- 1960- Africa, Sub-Saharan -- Economic policy DT30.5.T48 0415282616 (hbk) 0415282624 (pbk) 111004