Determinants of Democratization in Africa

A Comparative Study of Benin and Togo

Häftad, Engelska, 2001

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Beskrivning

Contrary to conventional wisdom on democratic transition in Africa, civil society alone does not trigger democratization on the continent. Determinants of Democratization in Africa fills an important theoretical gap, by shedding light on the key variables to democratic transitions in Africa. Mathurin C. Houngnikpo demonstrates that democratic renewal in Africa depends more on the Military, incumbent leaders' willingness for change, and foreign influence. Houngnikpo shows, through a study of Benin and Togo, that civil society is necessary but not sufficient for democratization on the continent.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2001-09-19
Mått:138 x 218 x 20 mm
Vikt:363 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:268
Förlag:University Press of America
ISBN:9780761820642

Utforska kategorier

Referensverk och tvärvetenskap inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

Mathurin C. Houngnikpo is Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of International Studies, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.

Recensioner i media

. . . the reader. . . is richly rewarded by this volume's contribution to the literature on democracy in Africa. The case studies are convincingly argued and well-supported with extensive research.

Innehållsförteckning

Chapter 1 PrefaceChapter 2 IntroductionChapter 3 Statement of Problem and Research ObjectivesChapter 4 Theoretical Perspectives on Democratization, Civil Society, the Military and Political Culture in AfricaChapter 5 Benin and Togo Through HistoryChapter 6 National Conference and Political Transition in AfricaChapter 7 The Military and Democratization in AfricaChapter 8 Interpretation of FindingsChapter 9 ConclusionChapter 10 BibliographyChapter 11 IndexChapter 12 About the Author