Routledge Handbook of African Politics

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Synopsis

Providing a comprehensive and cutting edge examination of this important continent, Routledge Handbook of African Politics surveys the key debates and controversies, dealing with each of the major issues to be found in Africa’s politics today.
Structured into 6 broad areas, the handbook features over 30 contributions focused around:


The State


Identity


Conflict


Democracy and Electoral Politics


Political Economy & Development


International Relations

　
Each chapter deals with a specific topic, providing an overview of the main arguments and theories and explaining the empirical evidence that they are based on, drawing on high-profile cases such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Nigeria, Somalia, South Africa, Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The Handbook also contains new contributions on a wide range of topical issues, including terrorism, the growing influence of China, civil war, and transitional justice, making it required reading for non-specialists and experts alike.
　
Featuring both established scholars and emerging researchers, this is a vital resource for all students of African Studies, democratization, conflict resolution and Third World politics.

Book details

Author:
Nic Cheeseman, David Anderson, Andrea Scheibler
ISBN:
9781351550482
Related ISBNs:
9780415573788, 9781315088563, 9781138130845, 9781138843752
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
440
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2023-07-12
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2015
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Politics and Government