Africa's totalitarian temptation :: the evolution of autocratic regimes /

Disappointment with the ability of democracy to deliver economic rewards in much of Africa--and with the persistence of instability, corruption, and poor governance in democratic regimes--has undermined democracy's appeal for many on the continent. At the same time, many external actors are exp...

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1. Verfasser: Peterson, Dave, 1960- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Boulder, Colorado : Lynne Rienner Publishers, Inc., 2019.
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Zusammenfassung:Disappointment with the ability of democracy to deliver economic rewards in much of Africa--and with the persistence of instability, corruption, and poor governance in democratic regimes--has undermined democracy's appeal for many on the continent. At the same time, many external actors are expressing sympathy for regimes that have demonstrated an ability to impose stability and deliver economic growth, despite the limits placed on their citizens' freedom. In this context, Dave Peterson asks: Is totalitarianism emerging as an acceptable alternative to democracy in Africa? And if so, with what.
Beschreibung:1 online resource
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1626378479
9781626378476

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