Making Sense of Corruption

Making Sense of Corruption
Author: Bo Rothstein
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 187
Release: 2017-03-09
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1107163706

This book provides a systematic analysis of how the understanding of corruption has evolved and pinpoints what constitutes corruption.

Neopatrimonialism in Africa and Beyond

Neopatrimonialism in Africa and Beyond
Author: Daniel C. Bach
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2013-03-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1136506209

Neopatrimonialism, a system whereby rulers use state resources for personal benefit and to secure the loyalty of clients in the general population, is central to any teaching or conceptualisation of contemporary African politics. This book is a theoretical and comparative study of neopatrimonialism in Africa and across world regions. Although such practices are widespread in other parts of the world, the African neopatrimonial state has also become a global prototype of the anti-developmental state. This volume calls for a reappraisal of the genesis and interpretations of the concepts of patrimonialism and neopatrimonialism. Expert contributors consider recent debates in Africa through the study of democracy, clientelism, the ‘big man’ syndrome (Kenya), the rise of ‘godfatherism’ (Nigeria), ‘warlordism’ (Liberia) and the neopatrimonial state on a day to day basis (Niger). They discuss patrimonialism and neopatrimonialism from Latin America to Europe, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, to weave a comparative analysis of the interplay between public policies and private interest. Neopatrimonialism in Africa and Beyond is an important and timely volume that will be of interest to students and scholars of international politics, African studies, sociology and international development.

Peace and Conflict in Africa

Peace and Conflict in Africa
Author: David Francis
Publisher: Zed Books Ltd.
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2013-04-04
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1848137494

Nowhere in the world is the demand for peace more prominent and challenging than in Africa. From state collapse and anarchy in Somalia to protracted wars and rampant corruption in the Congo; from bloody civil wars and extreme poverty in Sierra Leone to humanitarian crisis and authoritarianism in Sudan, the continent is the focus of growing political and media attention. This book presents the first comprehensive overview of conflict and peace across the continent. Bringing together a range of leading academics from Africa and beyond, Peace and Conflict in Africa is an ideal introduction to key themes of conflict resolution, peacebuilding, security and development. The book's stress on the importance of indigenous Africa approaches to creating peace makes it an innovative and exciting intervention in the field.

Boundary Control

Boundary Control
Author: Edward L. Gibson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2013-01-07
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1139851012

The democratization of a national government is only a first step in diffusing democracy throughout a country's territory. Even after a national government is democratized, subnational authoritarian 'enclaves' often continue to deny rights to citizens of local jurisdictions. Gibson offers new theoretical perspectives for the study of democratization in his exploration of this phenomenon. His theory of 'boundary control' captures the conflict pattern between incumbents and oppositions when a national democratic government exists alongside authoritarian provinces (or 'states'). He also reveals how federalism and the territorial organization of countries shape how subnational authoritarian regimes are built and how they unravel. Through a novel comparison of the late nineteenth-century American 'Solid South' with contemporary experiences in Argentina and Mexico, Gibson reveals that the mechanisms of boundary control are reproduced across countries and historical periods. As long as subnational authoritarian governments coexist with national democratic governments, boundary control will be at play.

Patrimonialism

Patrimonialism
Author: Fouad Sabry
Publisher: One Billion Knowledgeable
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2024-09-30
Genre: Political Science
ISBN:

Dive into Patrimonialism, a deep dive into patrimonial governance in political science. This book reveals how personal loyalty and family ties shape power and governance, impacting political systems and state structures. A vital resource for professionals, students, and enthusiasts, it offers a thorough understanding of political authority and its many variations. Chapters Brief Overviews: 1: Patrimonialism: Explores how political power is tied to personal loyalties and family connections. 2: Neopatrimonialism: Examines how modern states blend traditional patrimonial elements. 3: Tripartite Classification of Authority: Details authority types and their influence on political structures. 4: Traditional Authority: Discusses the role of traditional authority in sustaining patrimonialism. 5: Politics (Aristotle): Connects Aristotle’s political theories to patrimonial governance. 6: First Brazilian Republic: Analyzes the influence of patrimonialism in the First Brazilian Republic. 7: Kleptocracy: Explores how kleptocracy and patrimonialism reinforce each other. 8: Sultanism: Examines Sultanism’s characteristics within patrimonial governance. 9: Tsarist Autocracy: Discusses Tsarist autocracy as a model of patrimonialism. 10: Despotism: Explores how despotism reflects patrimonial principles. 11: Government: Provides an overview of government structures interacting with patrimonialism. 12: Monarchy: Explores the intersection between monarchy and patrimonialism. 13: Oligarchy: Examines how oligarchies align with patrimonial governance. 14: Republic: Analyzes the relationship between republics and patrimonial practices. 15: Aristocracy: Discusses the reflection of patrimonial values in aristocratic systems. 16: Autocracy: Explores how autocratic rule embodies patrimonial governance. 17: Political System: Analyzes how different political systems interact with patrimonialism. 18: List of Forms of Government: Reviews forms of government that display patrimonial traits. 19: Diarchy: Discusses dual leadership systems with patrimonial elements. 20: Emperor of Russia: Examines how the Russian Emperor exemplified patrimonial rule. 21: Conservatism in Russia: Explores the link between conservatism and patrimonial governance in Russia. Patrimonialism offers crucial insights into the relationship between personal loyalty and political power. Through case studies and analysis, it sheds light on the mechanisms of governance, making it an indispensable resource.

An Introduction to African Politics

An Introduction to African Politics
Author: Alex Thomson
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 403
Release: 2005-02-28
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1134458320

An Introduction to African Politics is the ideal textbook for those new to the study of this vast and fascinating continent. It makes sense of the diverse political systems that are a feature of Africa by using familiar concepts, chapter by chapter, to examine the continent as a whole. The result is a textbook that identifies the essential features of African politics, allowing students to grasp the recurring political patterns that have dominated this part of the world since independence. Features and benefits of the book include: * thematically organised, with individual chapters exploring issues such as colonialism, ethnicity, nationalism, social class, ideology, legitimacy, sovereignty, and democracy * identifies the key recurrent theme of competitive relationships between the African state, its civil society, and external interests * contains useful boxed case studies of key countries at the end of each chapter, including: Kenya; Tanzania; Nigeria; Botswana; Ivory Coast; Uganda; Somalia; Ghana; Zaire; and Algeria * each chapter concludes with key terms and definitions as well as questions, advice on further reading, and useful notes and references * clearly and accessibly written by an experienced teacher of the subject.

PATRIMONIAL POWER in the MODERN WORLD

PATRIMONIAL POWER in the MODERN WORLD
Author: Julia Adams
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2011-07
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 145220568X

During the 2011 uprisings in the Arab world, protesters demanded the ouster of authoritarian forms of rule and an end to the influence of ruling families on politics, society, and the economy. These upheavals revealed that patrimonial power in its diverse forms is still a dynamic force in global politics, able to shape world events. This volume brings the study of patrimonialism back to center stage and presents the concept as a useful tool to analyze how nations, global developments, and international relations are influenced and transformed. Leading scholars show that patrimonial practices, present throughout history, are important features of global capitalist modernity. The authors analyze patrimonial politics in regions throughout the world, including in the United States, Tunisia, Chile, France, Iraq, Lebanon, Morocco, Poland, and Russia. This volume will appeal to students of politics and policy and to a multidisciplinary scholarly audience in political sociology, historical social science, history, and social theory.

Decolonizing Politics

Decolonizing Politics
Author: Robbie Shilliam
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2021-02-18
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1509539409

Political science emerged as a response to the challenges of imperial administration and the demands of colonial rule. While not all political scientists were colonial cheerleaders, their thinking was nevertheless framed by colonial assumptions that influence the study of politics to this day. This book offers students a lens through which to decolonize the main themes and issues of political science - from human nature, rights, and citizenship, to development and global justice. Not content with revealing the colonial legacies that still inform the discipline, the book also introduces students to a wide range of intellectual resources from the (post)colonial world that will help them think through the same themes and issues more expansively. Decolonizing Politics is a much-needed critical guide for students of political science. It shifts the study of political science from the centers of power to its margins, where the majority of humanity lives. Ultimately, the book argues that those who occupy the margins are not powerless. Rather, marginal positions might afford a deeper understanding of politics than can be provided by mainstream approaches.​

No Shortcuts to Progress

No Shortcuts to Progress
Author: Goran Hyden
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 242
Release: 1983-01-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9780520048706

Textbook proceeding to a comparison of political development and development administration in Africa - examines the failure of capital flow, technology transfer and development aid to bring about economic and social development; emphasizes the need for decentralization, revival of local government, political participation, promotion of nongovernmental organizations and local level institution building and an indigenous management development style; considers the role of public enterprise. References.