Routledge handbook of democratization in Africa / / edited by Gabrielle Lynch and Peter VonDoepp

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910807607703321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: New York : , : Routledge, , 2019
• ISBN: 1-315-11297-3; 1-351-62363-X
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (599 pages)
• Disciplina: 320.967
• Soggetti: Democratization - Africa, Sub-Saharan; Democracy - Africa, Sub-Saharan; Africa, Sub-Saharan Politics and government 1960-
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Introduction: democracy in practice: diversity and complexity / Gabrielle Lynch and Peter VonDoepp -- ; Part 1: The politics and paths of regime development -- Neopatrimonialism and democracy / Rachel Sigman and Staffan I. Lindberg -- Pathways to democracy / Nic Cheeseman -- Post-conflict democratization and power-sharing / Andreas Mehler -- The impact of foreign aid / Tessa Devereaux Evans and Nicolas van de Walle -- Natural resources / Cyril Obi -- ; Part 2: Institutional dynamics -- Federalism and devolution / Mai Hassan -- The struggle for presidential term limits / Boniface Dulani -- Executive power and horizontal accountability / Landry Signe -- The politics of legislative development / Ken Ochieng' Opalo -- Judicial power / Rachel Ellett -- Militaries / Kristen A. Harkness -- Electoral administration / Mamoudou Gazibo -- ; Part 3: Political mobilization and voting dynamics -- Voting behavior / James D. Long -- Clientelism / Jorge Gallego and Leonard Wantchekon -- Campaign strategies / Eric Kramon -- Political parties and party systems / Alexander Stroh -- Opposition coalitions / Nicole Beardsworth -- The use of electoral violence / Dorina A. Bekoe and Stephanie M. Burchard -- ; Part 4: The politics of identity -- Christianity and democracy / Amy Patterson -- Islam and democracy / Brandon Kendhammer -- Gender politics / Martha C. Johnson and Melanie L. Phillips -- Ethnic politics / Dominika ; Koter -- Generational dynamics and the politics of youth / Ransford Gyampo -- ; Part 5: Social forces from below -- Public opinion and democratic legitimacy / Robert Mattes -- Civil society / Peter VonDoepp -- Digital media, networked spaces, and politics / Wisdom J. Tettey -- Popular protest and accountability / Lisa Mueller -- Urban politics / Danielle Resnick -- ; Part 6: The consequences of democracy -- Economic growth and development / Peter M. Lewis -- Corruption / Dominic Burbidge and Mark Philp -- Sexual minority rights / Kuukuwa Andam and Marc Epprecht -- Citizenship / Sara Rich Dorman.
• Sommario/riassunto: This volume explores the issues and debates surrounding the ongoing processes of democratization in sub-Saharan Africa, illuminating the central dynamics characterizing Africa's democratic experiments, and considering the connections between democratization and economic, social, and cultural developments on the continent. Reflecting the diverse and rich nature of this field of study, the Handbook of Democratization in Africa features more than thirty contributions structured into six thematic sections: The politics and paths of regime development Institutional dynamics Political mobilization and voting dynamics The politics of identity Social forces from below The consequences of democracy. Chapters offer overviews of the key scholarship on particular topics, including central insights from the latest research, and provide suggestions for those interested in further inquiry. The material includes attention to broad cross-continental patterns, for example with respect to public opinion, political violence, or the role of different institutions and actors. It also includes rich case material, drawing on and highlighting the experiences of a diverse collection of countries. Encouraging a comprehensive view of key concerns and enhancing understanding of particular issues, the Handbook of Democratization in Africa represents a critical resource for experts and students of African politics, democratization, and African studies.