International Relations in Contemporary Africa
International Relations in Contemporary Africa

Author: Michael O. Anda

Publisher: University Press of America

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9780761815853

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Although developing countries far outnumber fully industrialized states, they are often neglected in the study of international relations, especially with respect to the development of foreign policy theory. International Relations in Contemporary Africa attempts to fill this void in the literature on comparative international relations while at the same time providing a detailed analysis of the economic development and integration of West African countries. Michael Anda specifically focuses on the members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and their policies, which encourage coordination on issues ranging from science and technology to diplomacy and mutual defense. Tracing the diplomatic history of West Africa from independence to the present, he assesses the various dimensions of cooperation among the smaller and less developed states of West Africa while revealing the precarious nature of the economy and security in the region. Both detailed and comprehensive, International Relations in Contemporary Africa represents a significant contribution to African studies that appeal to those with an interest in the foreign policy of smaller states.

African International Relations
African International Relations

Author: Mark W. DeLancey

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-03-13

Total Pages: 478

ISBN-13: 0429723105

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African International Relations is a thoroughly revised and updated bibliography that contains annotated entries for international books and journal articles in the field of African international relations.

Culture in Economics
Culture in Economics

Author: Sjoerd Beugelsdijk

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2010-12-23

Total Pages: 409

ISBN-13: 1139494066

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Many economists now accept that informal institutions and culture play a crucial role in economic outcomes. Driven by the work of economists like Nobel laureates Douglass North and Gary Becker, there is an important body of work that invokes cultural and institutional factors to build a more comprehensive and realistic theory of economic behavior. This book provides a comprehensive overview of research in this area, sketching the main premises and challenges faced by the field. The first part introduces and explains the various theoretical approaches to studying culture in economics, going back to Smith and Weber, and addresses the methodological issues that need to be considered when including culture in economics. The second part of the book then provides readers with a series of examples that show how the cultural approach can be used to explain economic phenomena in four different areas: entrepreneurship, trust, international business and comparative corporate governance.

Handbook of Political Science Research on Sub-Saharan Africa
Handbook of Political Science Research on Sub-Saharan Africa

Author: Mark DeLancey

Publisher: Greenwood

Published: 1992-09-21

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13:

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Covered are general surveys on political and social change in Africa, development administration, international relations, and regional and national analyses. A directory of major research centers in sub-Saharan Africa and a select bibliography are also provided.