Description - Institutions and Democracy in Africa by Nic Cheeseman
Historically, African political institutions such as constitutions, legislatures and judiciaries have been seen as weak and vulnerable to manipulation, leading some to claim that the continent is 'institutionless'. However, recent developments including the consolidation of presidential term limits in a number of countries demonstrate that this depiction is no longer tenable. By drawing attention to how institutions can shape the practice of politics, this book demonstrates that electoral commissions, economic regulations and systems of land tenure are vital to our understanding of contemporary Africa. A series of cutting-edge contributions from leading scholars explain how the rules of the game shape political developments across the continent, from Kenya to Nigeria and from Benin to South Africa. In chapters that cover bureaucracies, constitutions, elections, political parties, the police and more, the authors argue that a new research agenda is required if we are to better understand the process of democratisation.
Buy Institutions and Democracy in Africa by Nic Cheeseman from Australia's Online Independent Bookstore, BooksDirect.
Other Editions - Institutions and Democracy in Africa by Nic Cheeseman
A Preview for this title is currently not available.
Print on Demand, Firm Sale, 4-6 weeks for delivery.
The Moral Economy of Elections in Africa: Democracy, Voting and Virtue
The Oxford Encyclopedia of African Politics: 3-Volume Set
