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Political Opposition and Democracy in Sub-Saharan Africa (Hardcover, New) Loot Price: R2,816
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Political Opposition and Democracy in Sub-Saharan Africa (Hardcover, New)

Elliott Green, Johanna Soederstroem, Emil Uddhammar

Series: Democratization Special Issues

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This book takes a closer look at the role and meaning of political opposition for the development of democracy across sub-Saharan Africa. Why is room for political opposition in most cases so severely limited? Under what circumstances has the political opposition been able to establish itself in a legitimate role in African politics? To answer these questions this edited volume focuses on the institutional settings, the nature and dynamics within and between political parties, and the relationship between the citizens and political parties. It is found that regional devolution and federalist structures enable political opposition to organize and gain local power, as a supplement to influence at the central level. Generally, however, opposition parties are lacking in organization and institutionalization, as well as in their ability to find support in civil society and promote the issues that voters find most important. Overall, strong executive powers, unchecked by democratic institutions, in combination with deferential values and fear of conflict, undermine legitimate opposition activity. This book was originally published as a special issue of Democratization.

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Imprint: Routledge
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Democratization Special Issues
Release date: September 2013
First published: 2014
Editors: Elliott Green • Johanna Soederstroem • Emil Uddhammar
Dimensions: 240 x 165 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 185
Edition: New
ISBN-13: 978-0-415-87038-2
Categories: Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy
Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Democracy
Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political parties > General
Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Local government > General
Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy
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LSN: 0-415-87038-0
Barcode: 9780415870382

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