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150 p. : 22 cm "Democracy, prosperity and self-rule, this was the vision of African independence. Across the continent, however, the 'optimism' that characterized the immediate post-independence period has largely faded. Meanwhile, ordinary Africans lurch between undemocratic, unaccountable and unresponsive governments and a decaying traditional African past. How did things go so wrong? Why has the continent lagged behind others in economic development despite its potential natural resources? Why are so many African states prone to conflict? And why has democracy been slow to take root in a majority of the countries? Covering everything from African economies to the role of the state, rural livelihoods to issues of gender, 'Politics in Africa' offers a fresh perspective in answering these questions, making the continent's problems more understandable, less wretched and even intensely hopeful. Up-to-date, concise and provocative, this is indispensable reading for anyone interested in African politics."--P. [4] of cover Includes bibliographical references (p. [129]-143) and index Colonialism, racism and African resistance -- Instabilities, adjustment and renewal -- Food - insecure an

Author

Nana K. Poku and Anna Mdee

Publisher

Zed Books Ltd : [distributor] NBN International Ltd : [distributor] Macmillan Distribution Services Pty Ltd : [distributor] Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd : [distributor] Blue Weaver Marketing & Distribution cc : [distributor] Palgrave (Global Publishing at St Martin's Press)

Published

2011

Language

EN

ISBN

9781780329321

Subjects

History, Political Science, Social_sciences