The Politics and Policies of Sub-Saharan Africa / Edition 1

by Robert Dibie, Leonard Gadzekpo, Ernest Uwazie, Andrew Conteh, Tukumbi Lumumba-Kasongo

Overview

This book attempts to correct the impression created by Western media that Sub-Saharan Africa is in a state of anarchy. The text analyzes and shows that while many Sub-Saharan African nations are experiencing the worst time of their history, others are enjoying their best times. Thus, the text argues that although some parts of Africa are experiencing crisis, the continent is also a fine region of major new experiments in governance, peace building and free market transformation programs. Finally, the text focuses some of its analyses on the colonial legacy, economic and ethnic transformation, indigenous institutions and other forces that seem to influence the governance of Sub-Saharan African nations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761820949
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	11/06/2001
Pages:	378
Product dimensions:	6.06(w) x 8.96(h) x 1.12(d)

About the Author

Robert Dibie has a Ph.D. in Public Administration and Comparative Institutions from Western Michigan University.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 List of Contributors Chapter 3 List of Tables and Figures Chapter 4 Premise of Sub-Sahara African Politics Chapter 5 Indigenous and Foreign Influence on African Politics Chapter 6 Political Parties and National Integration in Nigeria Chapter 7 Sub-Saharan Africa in Post Cold War Era Chapter 8 United States' Legacy in Liberia Chapter 9 The Illusion of Democratic Governance in Kenya Chapter 10 Political Parties and Ruling Governments in Sub-Saharan Africa Chapter 11 The Politics in Uganda Chapter 12 Ethnic Conflict and the Dilemma of Dual Citizenship in Rwanda, Nigeria, and South Africa Chapter 13 Resolving the Problems of Diversity and Ethnic Conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa Chapter 14 Economic Reform Policies in Guinea, Cote d' Ivoire, Niger, and Senegal Chapter 15 The Politics in Democratic Republic of Congo Chapter 16 Pan Africanism and Colonial Legacy Chapter 17 Bibliography Chapter 18 Index