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Friend or Foe?: Dominant Party Systems in Southern Africa: Insights from the Developing World,Used
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Within southern Africa, there is an observable increase in dominant party systems, in which one political party dominates over a prolonged period of time, within a democratic system with regular elections. This party system has replaced the oneparty system that dominated Africa's political landscape after the first wave of liberations in the 1950s and 1960s. This book seeks to understand this trend and its implications for southern Africa's democracies by comparing such systems in southern Africa with others in the developing world (such as India, South Korea, and Taiwan). In particular, the case of Zimbabwe stands out as a concerning example of the direction a dominant party can take: regression into authoritarianism. India, South Korea, and Taiwan present alternative routes for the dominant party system. The salient question posed by this book is: Which route are Botswana, Namibia and South Africa taking? It answers by drawing conclusions to determine whether these countries are moving toward liberal democracy, authoritarianism, or a road in between.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Friend or Foe?: Dominant Party Systems in Southern Africa'? A: The book examines the trend of dominant party systems in southern Africa, analyzing their implications for democracy by comparing them with similar systems in other developing countries.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is Nicola de Jager.
- Q: When was 'Friend or Foe?: Dominant Party Systems in Southern Africa' published? A: The book was published on January 18, 2013.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is categorized as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 1 page.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in the book? A: The key themes include the comparison of dominant party systems in southern Africa with those in India, South Korea, and Taiwan, and the implications for liberal democracy versus authoritarianism.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book provides insights and analyses that can be valuable for academic research on political systems and democratic processes.
- Q: What is the significance of Zimbabwe in the context of this book? A: Zimbabwe is highlighted as a concerning example of how a dominant party system can regress into authoritarianism, serving as a cautionary tale for other countries.
- Q: Does the book offer solutions for improving democratic governance in southern Africa? A: While the book primarily analyzes existing systems, it poses critical questions regarding the future paths of Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa, suggesting potential outcomes for their democratic governance.