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An Introduction To African Politics,Used
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The Fourth Edition Of An Introduction To African Politics Is An Ideal Textbook For Those New To The Study Of This Fascinating Continent. It Gets To The Heart Of The Politics Of This Part Of The World. How Is Modern Africa Still Influenced By Its Colonial Past? How Do Strong Ethnic And Religious Identities On The Continent Affect Government? Why Has The Military Been So Influential? How Does African Democracy Differ From Democracy In The West? These Are The Sorts Of Question Tackled By The Book. The Result Is A Textbook That Identifies The Essential Features Of African Politics, Allowing Students To Grasp The Recurring Political Patterns That Have Dominated This Continent Since Independence.Key Features Include:Thematically Organised, With Individual Chapters Exploring Issues Such As Colonialism, Ethnicity, Nationalism, Religion, Social Class, Ideology, Legitimacy, Authority, Sovereignty And Democracy.Identifies Key Recurrent Themes Such As The Competitive Relationships Between The African State, Its Civil Society And External Interests.Contains Useful Boxed Case Studies At The End Of Each Chapter, Including: Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, Botswana, Cte Divoire, Uganda, Somalia, Ghana, Democratic Republic Of The Congo And Zimbabwe.Each Chapter Concludes With Key Terms And Definitions, As Well As Questions And Advice On Further Reading.This Textbook Is Essential Reading For Students Seeking An Accessible Introduction To The Complex Social Relationships And Events That Characterise The Politics Of Postcolonial Africa.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'An Introduction to African Politics'? A: The book primarily focuses on the political landscape of Africa, examining how historical factors like colonialism and contemporary issues such as ethnicity and democracy shape the continent's governance.
- Q: Who is the author of this textbook? A: The textbook is authored by Alex Thomson.
- Q: What editions of the book are available? A: The book is currently available in its fourth edition, published on May 2, 2016.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The textbook contains 298 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, this textbook is designed as an accessible introduction for students who are new to the study of African politics.
- Q: What are some key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include colonialism, ethnicity, nationalism, religion, social class, ideology, legitimacy, authority, sovereignty, and democracy.
- Q: Does the book include case studies? A: Yes, it contains boxed case studies at the end of each chapter, featuring countries such as Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda among others.
- Q: What additional resources does the book provide? A: Each chapter concludes with key terms, definitions, questions for further discussion, and recommendations for further reading.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for academic use? A: Yes, it is an essential reading material for students and is suitable for academic courses focusing on African politics.