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| Authors: |
George B.N. Ayittey |
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Political Science |
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Format: Paperback, 399
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan (January 15, 1999)
Measurements: 8.5"(h) x 5.5"(w) x 1.25"(d), 1.05 lbs.
ISBN: 9780312217877 |
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Africa is four times the geographical size of the United States and, with its approximately 700 million people, has more than thrice that of the United States. |
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In a follow-up to his ground-breaking Africa Betrayed, George Ayittey takes up the plight of Africa at the end of the twentieth century. Former UN Secretary General Boutros-Boutros Ghali once said that Africa was "in danger of becoming the lost continent" and, on this point, Ayittey thoroughly agrees. As he begins to see countries like Nigeria go over the edge of economic and social disaster, Ayittey uses his formidable powers of analysis to look at the political economy of Africa, the incursion of foreign powers and the relationship of Africa to the world market. He contrasts the indigenous systems of government that existed in Africa before the arrival of Europeans with the colonial and post-colonial systems that were forced on the country and the effect these systems have had on Africa's inability to move forward. Ayittey's view is dark and, as always, Ayittey's stinging conclusions will infuriate some and invigorate others. Certain to create controversy, Africa in Chaos is a must-read for fans of Ayitte |
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