Government and Politics in Contemporary Ghana (1992-1999)
Author: Mike Oquaye
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Published: 2001
Total Pages: 92
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Author: Mike Oquaye
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Published: 2001
Total Pages: 92
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Kwame Boafo-Arthur
Publisher: Zed Books
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 322
ISBN-13: 9781842778296
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Author: Joseph R. A. Ayee
Publisher: Springer Nature
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Total Pages: 294
ISBN-13: 3031547446
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Codesria
Publisher: Codesria
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 238
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAppendix 1 : Profile of political parties, 1946-1994. - 2 : Government Ghana 1957-1994. - 3 : A chronology of major political events since 31 December 1981. - 4 : Other forms of direct foreign assistance.
Author: Richard Sandbrook
Publisher: Center for Democracy & Development
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 76
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: E. A. Boateng
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Published: 1996
Total Pages: 244
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Maxwell Owusu
Publisher: Ghana University Press
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 480
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe first edition of this book, published in 1970, was widely acclaimed as the best account of grassroots politics to have emerged from Africa. One of its unique features is the extent to which the author has effectively integrated historical and anthropological issues into a political frame. The book is divided into three parts: the first looks retrospectively at the first edition and its relevance to Ghana's past, present and future; the second part considers the importance of comparative political studies to the development and fostering of the growth of an informed and knowledgeable political public and opinion leadership, covering history, culture and politics; and the third part presents an intellectual overview of Ghanaian political change, from Nkrumah to the peaceful transfer of power from the National Democratic Congress government to the New Patriotic Party at the start of the new millennium. Maxwell Owusu is a Distinguished Professor of Anthropology at the University Michigan. Educated at the London School of Economics, Harvard University, and the University of Chicago, he has taught at the University of Ghana, Legon. He was a consulting member of the Constitutional Experts Committee which drafted the 1992 constitution proposals. He is the author of numerous scholarly publications, the recipient of a US Institute of Peace Grant, and on the board of the International Union of Anthropoligical and Ethnological Sciences. Praise for the first edition: ".the best available account of grassroots politics to have emerged from Africa." Political Science Quarterly ".this fine and vivic piece of scholarship comes to blow away fhe cobwebs from Ghanaian political studies." American Political Science Review "The author demonstrates an enviable ability to present his diverse material in a readily comprehensive framework and handles his written sources as deftly as his own participant observation." American Journal of Sociology
Author: Emmanuel Gyimah-Boadi
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Published: 2004
Total Pages: 36
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: David Owusu-Ansah
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2014-02-27
Total Pages: 515
ISBN-13: 0810875004
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGhana, the former British colony of the Gold Coast, is historically known for being the first country to the south of the Sahara to attain political independence from colonial rule. It is known for its exports of cocoa and a variety of minerals, especially gold, and it is now an oil exporting country. But Ghana’s importance to the African continent is not only seen in its natural resources or its potential to expand its agricultural output. Rather the nation’s political history of nationalism, the history of military engagement in politics, record of economic depression and the ability to rise from the ashes of political and economic decay is the most unique character of the country. This fourth edition of Historical Dictionary of Ghana covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 900 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Ghana.
Author: Kathryn Stoner
Publisher: JHU Press
Published: 2013-04-15
Total Pages: 456
ISBN-13: 1421408775
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFifteen case studies by scholars and practitioners demonstrate the synergy between domestic and international influences that can precipitate democratic transitions. As demonstrated by current events in Tunisia and Egypt, oppressive regimes are rarely immune to their citizens’ desire for democratic government. Of course, desire is always tempered by reality; therefore how democratic demands are made manifest is a critical source of study for both political scientists and foreign policy makers. What issues and consequences surround the fall of a government, what type of regime replaces it, and to what extent are these efforts successful? Kathryn Stoner and Michael McFaul have created an accessible book of fifteen case studies from around the world that will help students understand these complex issues. Their model builds upon Guillermo O’Donnell, Philippe C. Schmitter, and Laurence Whitehead's classic work, Transitions from Authoritarian Rule, using a rubric of four identifying factors that can be applied to each case study, making comparison relatively easy. Transitions to Democracy yields strong comparisons and insights. For instance, the study reveals that efforts led by the elite and involving the military are generally unsuccessful, whereas mass mobilization, civic groups, and new media have become significant factors in supporting and sustaining democratic actors. This collection of writings by scholars and practitioners is organized into three parts: successful transitions, incremental transitions, and failed transitions. Extensive primary research and a rubric that can be applied to burgeoning democracies offer readers valuable tools and information.