Politics and Government in African States: 1960 - 1985

by Peter Duignan (Editor), Robert H. Jackson (Editor)

Overview

Originally published in 1986, Politics and Government in African States 1960-1985 deals with the politics of sub-Saharan African states since independence. Each chapter considers the formal structure of government at the time of independence and traces the subsequent changes. Each chapter also describes the development of the state machinery, the civil service, the parastatals, defence and police forces, party structure, the political opposition and trade unions. The economics of African states are dealt with insofar as they affect politics and government.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032319599
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/01/2024
Series:	Routledge Revivals
Pages:	178
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Peter Duignan was Senior Fellow, Lillick Curator and Director of the African/Middle East Program at the Hoover Institution, California, USA. Robert H. Jackson was Professor of Political Science at the University of British Columbia.

Table of Contents

1. West Africa: Nigeria and Ghana A. H. M. Kirk-Greene 2. Cameroon, Togo and the States of Formerly French West Africa Victor T. LeVine 3. Zaire and Cameroon Crawford Young 4. Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe L. H. Gann 5. The States of East Africa: Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya Robert H. Jackson and Carl G. Rosberg 6. The Horn of Africa Christopher Clapham 7. South Africa Peter Duignan and L. H. Gann 8. Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland L. H. Gann and Peter Duignan 9. Lusophone Africa: Angola, Mozambique and Guinea-Bissau Thomas H. Henriksen Conclusion: Robert H. Jackson.

Editorial Reviews

‘…a stimulating and informative study.’ Frank Smallwood, Political Science Quarterly, Vol 90, No. 3

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