02703cam a22003737a 4500 112230 20230410103929.0 111118s2011 enka b 001 0 eng d 17050362 aquire 2 shelf copies policy default lcc bk 2011380435 015696981 Uk 9781842779828 9781842779811 (OCoLC)ocn681872543 YDXCP YDXCP UKMGB HLS INT MUU COD J2H DLC lccopycat 500 DT 30.5 P761p 2011 Poku, Nana, 1971- Politics in Africa : a new introduction / Nana K. Poku and Anna Mdee. London ; New York : Zed Books, c2011. 150 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. "Democracy, prosperity and self-rule, this was the vision of African independence. Across the continent, however, the 'optimism' that characterized the immediate post-independence period has largely faded. Meanwhile, ordinary Africans lurch between undemocratic, unaccountable and unresponsive governments and a decaying traditional African past. How did things go so wrong? Why has the continent lagged behind others in economic development despite its potential natural resources? Why are so many African states prone to conflict? And why has democracy been slow to take root in a majority of the countries? Covering everything from African economies to the role of the state, rural livelihoods to issues of gender, 'Politics in Africa' offers a fresh perspective in answering these questions, making the continent's problems more understandable, less wretched and even intensely hopeful. Up-to-date, concise and provocative, this is indispensable reading for anyone interested in African politics."--P. [4] of cover. Includes bibliographical references (p. [129]-143) and index. Colonialism, racism and African resistance -- Instabilities, adjustment and renewal -- Food - insecure and vulnerable : the politics of African rural livelihoods -- Big men and little women : the politics of gender in Africa -- More than HIV/AIDS : the politics of health in Africa -- Conclusion : an African renaissance. Africa Politics and government 1960- Africa Política y gobierno 1960-. Mdee, Anna. Contributor biographical information http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1205/2011380435-b.html Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1205/2011380435-d.html Table of contents only http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1205/2011380435-t.html YSL 28673 28673 0 0 lcc 0 0 RR BJB BJB RR 2023-04-10 1 0 500 DT 30.5 P761p 2011 00000105971 2018-10-23 00:00:00 1 2018-10-23 bk