Africa in World Politics: Reforming Political Order
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| Rating | : | 4.15 (556 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 081334364X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 424 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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The nation-state as we know it is a legacy of European rule in Africa, and the primacy of the nation-state remains a bedrock of most contemporary theories of international relations. Including new readings on the AIDS crisis in Africa and the regional war on terrorism, this text remains an invaluable resource for students of African and world politics.. Yet in the fifth decade of Africa’s independence, this colonial inheritance has been challenged as never before by state weakness, internal and inter-state conflict, and internal and external demands for economic and political reform, with potentially far-reaching implications. In this fully revised edition top scholars in African politics address the effects that major currents in Africa and world politics have upon each other and explore the ramifications of this interconnection for contemporary
A good read for anyone who to be educated on the governments of this great continent Africa south of the Sahara is usually wrongfully ignored when it comes to world politics. "Africa in World Politics: Reforming Political Order" is an examination of Africa's current political troubles and how it can shake off its current turmoil and move ahead and embrace prosperity, something it has. Africa in World Politics This was a required text for one of my upper division college course. It is packed full with wonderful information.This book was written clearly and is easy to read. I would suggest this book if your looking to learn more about Africa's internationalrelations and have previous knowledge of the subjec. "a great read" according to Erin. I would highly recommend this book to anyone working with African nations. Very dense, but well written material covering very complex societal structures.
"This book will serve as the starting point for those seeking a comprehensive and topical guide to the most critical developments on the continent. The contributions are up-to-date, extensively researched, and written by pre-eminent scholars. It will be welcomed by students of African international relations and politics." —Terrence Lyons, Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University. This edition has been carefully updated and covers emerging themes such as the AIDS crisis, the impact of the war on terrorism, and China’s markedly increased role on the continent