Democratic Transitions in East Africa

ISBN-13: 9781138619326 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 230 str.

F. Wafula Okumu

Opis

Originally published in 2004, this volume explores the factors that are crucial to the emergence of democratic political systems on the African continent, specifically focusing on Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, highlighting the political challenges and providing insights applicable to other countries.

Spis treści

The challenges of democratic transition in East Africa, Paul J. Kaiser and F. Wafula Okumu; The history of an ideal, Thomas Burgess; Political parties and party systems, Dean E. McHenry, Jr.; Political leadership, Joshua B. Rubongoya; Constitutional reform, Stephen Ndegwa and Ryan E. Letourneau; Civil society, Samuel A. Nyanchoga; Structural adjustment and economic reform, Stephen F. Burgess; International context, Bruce Heilman and Laurean Ndumbaro; The crisis of legitimacy, representation, and state hegemony, Earl Conteh-Morgan; Timeline of key historical events; Select journals and periodicals; Select East African newspapers.

O autorze

Wafula F. Okumu