Tordoff, William. creator text bibliography inu Bloomington, Ind Indiana University Press 2002 4th ed. monographic eng

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xviii, 326 p. : map ; 22 cm. "This new updated edition provides comprehensive coverage of Africa's contemporary politics and is set in a clear historical context, with a wealth of illustrative material and broad-ranging examples. Each chapter has been thoroughly revised to take account of recent developments and recent research, with a new chapter added on 'Political Liberalisation and Economic Reform'. The author provides extra coverage of both North and South Africa and of such key issues as debt, the AIDS epidemic, the position of women and the politics of patronage."--BOOK JACKET. 1. Introduction: African Politics since Independence -- 2. Colonialism and the Colonial Impact -- 3. Nationalism and the Transfer of Power -- 4. State and Society -- 5. Political Parties -- 6. Administration -- 7. The Military -- 8. Political Liberalisation and Economic Reform -- 9. Regional Groupings and the Organisation of African Unity -- 10. Conclusions: Ideology, the Post-Colonial State and Development. William Tordoff. Includes bibliographical references (p. 283-310) and index. f------ Africa Politics and government 1960- JQ1875 .T67 2002 320.96 0253215455 (paper : alk. paper) 2002068682 DLC 020515 20151111131819.0 3438432