An ideal textbook for those new to the study of this vast and daunting continent. It identifies the essential features of African politics, allowing students to grasp the recurring themes present throughout the politics of the region.
Features and benefits of the book include: * thematically organised, with individual chapters exploring issues such as colonialism, ethnicity, nationalism, social class, ideology, legitimacy, sovereignty, and democracy * identifies the key ...
Scientific socialism 'Our socialism cannot be called Somali socialism, African socialism, or Islamic socialism. ...Our socialism is scientific socialism founded by the great Marx and Engels.'12 These words of President Mohamed Siad ...
The fourth edition of An Introduction to African Politics continues to be the ideal textbook for those new to the study of this fascinating continent.
Charting trends in government over six decades of the post-colonial era, the book tackles key questions such as: How have African states made sense of their colonial inheritance? How relevant are ethnic and religious identities?