Leadership and the problem of electoral democracy in Africa : case studies and theoretical solutions

Summary: This volume explores the notion that African leaders are fundamentally responsible for electoral malfeasance throughout the continent. The quagmire of fixing elections in order to stay in power ad-infinitum has frequently led - and will continue to lead - to political violence, civil wars, internal displacement of citizens, international refugee crises, and economic malaise with its attendant crisis of underdevelopment. This book provides five case studies selected from Anglophone, Francophone and Lusophone Africa that illustrate some variations and similarities in the dilemma of electoral dem.

Record details

ISBN: 9781443899390
ISBN: 1443899399
ISBN: 1443857203
ISBN: 9781443857208
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xv, 252 pages)
remote
Publisher: Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2016.
Copyright: ©2016

Content descriptions

General Note:	Multi-User. CatMonthString:january.19
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Preface; Acknowledgments; Acronyms; Chapter One; Chapter Two; Chapter Three; Chapter Four; Chapter Five; Chapter Six; Chapter Seven; Chapter Eight; Select Bibliography; Index
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff. Access restricted by subscription.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.