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Thomson (politics, Coventry U.) has updated his textbook for students just beginning the study of African politics to incorporate developments since the 2000 first edition. Among these are the lack of state revival in Somalia and the Congo, the decline of democracy in Côte d'Ivoire and Zimbabwe, international relations on the continent, and the continuing epidemic of HIV and AIDS. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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An Introduction to African Politics provides an ideal gateway for individuals seeking to learn more about the African continent. Using accessible terms and concepts, the book seeks to make sense of the dynamic and diverse political systems that are a feature of this fascinating part of the world. It charts the region's fall from grace after independence, the rise and fall of the one-party state and Africa's recent struggle to consolidate democracy. This expanded, fully revised and updated edition remains a key source in helping readers to grasp the events and recurring political patterns that have dominated the African continent since decolonization.
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