African Politics : An Introduction (Hardcover)

1. Introduction??Part A: Framing the Study of Africa??2. The Making of Modern Africa ?3. Historical and Geographical Background ?4. The West, the Media, and the Representation of Africa ?5. African Political Thought ?6. Political Theories and Relevance to Africa ?Part B: Historical Roots of African Politics??7. Precolonial Political Systems??8. The Colonial State ?9. Colonialism and Colonial Legacies ?10. Nationalism and Freedom??Part C: The Postcolonial African State??11. The Postcolonial State and Society ?12. Democracy ?13. Political Economy ?14. Crisis of Governance, Political Liberalization, and Democratic Reform ?15. Military Intervention in Politics and Government??16. Conflicts, Peace, and Security ?Part D: Groups and Social Identities? 17. Women and Politics ?18. Identity and Politics??19. Political Parties??20. Youth and Politics ?21. Social And Political Movements??22. Popular Culture and Politics??23. Technology, Social Media, and Politics ?Part E: International and Regional Politics? 24. Resources: Opportunities and Challenges ?25. Regionalism and Regional Integration ?26. Pan-Africanism and the African Union ?27. Africa’s International Relations? ?Part F: Conclusion??28. The Future of African Politics