Routledge Handbook of Democratization in Africa (eBook, ePUB)

Redaktion: Lynch, Gabrielle; Vondoepp, Peter

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This volume explores the issues and debates surrounding the ongoing processes of democratization in sub-Saharan Africa, illuminating the central dynamics characterizing Africa's democratic experiments, and considering the connections between democratization and economic, social, and cultural developments on the continent.

Reflecting the diverse and rich nature of this field of study, the Handbook of Democratization in Africa features more than thirty contributions structured into six thematic sections:

• The politics and paths of regime development
• Institutional dynamics
• Political mobilization and voting dynamics
• The politics of identity
• Social forces from below
• The consequences of democracy.

Chapters offer overviews of the key scholarship on particular topics, including central insights from the latest research, and provide suggestions for those interested in further inquiry. The material includes attention to broad cross-continental patterns, for example with respect to public opinion, political violence, or the role of different institutions and actors. It also includes rich case material, drawing on and highlighting the experiences of a diverse collection of countries.

Encouraging a comprehensive view of key concerns and enhancing understanding of particular issues, the Handbook of Democratization in Africa represents a critical resource for experts and students of African politics, democratization, and African studies.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 498
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Juli 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781351623636
• Artikelnr.: 57083109

Autorenporträt

Gabrielle Lynch is Professor of Comparative Politics at the University of Warwick, UK. Peter VonDoepp is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Vermont, USA.

Inhaltsangabe

Part 1: The politics and paths of regime development 1. Neopatrimonialism
and democracy 2. Pathways to democracy 3. Post-conflict democratization and
power-sharing 4. The impact of foreign aid 5. Natural resources Part 2:
Institutional dynamics 6. Federalism and devolution 7. The struggle for
presidential term limits 8. Executive power and horizontal development 9.
The politics of legislative development 10. Judicial power 11. Militaries
12. Electoral administration Part 3: Political mobilization and voting
dynamics 13. Voting behavior 14. Clientelism 15. Campaign strategies 16.
Political parties and party systems 17. Opposition coalitions 18. The use
of electoral violence Part 4: The politics of identity 19. Christianity and
democracy 20. Islam and democracy 21. Gender politics 22. Ethnic politics
23. Generational dynamics and the politics of youth Part 5: Social forces
from below 24. Public opinion and democratic legitimacy 25. Civil society
26. Digital media, networked spaces, and politics 27. Popular protest and
accountability 28. Urban politics Part 6: The consequences of democracy
29. Economic growth and development 30. Corruption 31. Sexual minority
rights 32. Citizenship