Description

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.

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

Product details

Published Nov 06 2001
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 378
ISBN 9780761820949
Imprint University Press of America
Dimensions 228 x 154 mm
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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