Synopsis
"The country-specific chapters serve to underline the differences between African democracy and liberal democracy, yet some authors are at pains to emphasize that whatever their limitations, African democracies are an advance over what had gone before." — African Studies Review
Booknews
Brings together 16 essays dealing with various aspects of democratization in Africa, originally published as articles in the between 1996 and 1999. In sections on assessing Africa's third wave, South Africa, and African ambiguities, contributors examine areas such as the rebirth of African liberalism, consolidation and public opinion in South Africa, South Africa's emerging dominant-party regime, no-party democracy in Uganda, and Ghana's elections. Paper edition (unseen), $15.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)