Electoral Politics in Africa since 1990: Continuity in Change
Autor Jaimie Bleck, Nicolas Van De Walleen Limba Engleză Paperback – 28 noi 2018
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781316612477
ISBN-10: 1316612473
Pagini: 340
Ilustrații: 31 b/w illus.
Dimensiuni: 153 x 228 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.45 kg
Editura: Cambridge University Press
Colecția Cambridge University Press
Locul publicării:New York, United States
ISBN-10: 1316612473
Pagini: 340
Ilustrații: 31 b/w illus.
Dimensiuni: 153 x 228 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.45 kg
Editura: Cambridge University Press
Colecția Cambridge University Press
Locul publicării:New York, United States
Cuprins
1. The puzzle of electoral continuity; 2. The evolution of electoral competition, 1990–2015 ; 3. The impact of elections on democracy; 4. Political parties and electoral competition; 5. Candidates and electoral campaigns; 6. Analyzing issues in presidential campaigns; 7. The African voter ; 8. Do African elections matter?; Appendix; References; Index.
Recenzii
'Comprehensive, insightful, and persuasive: this book is essential reading for anyone interested in elections and democracy in Africa. We have been in need of a publication that brings the story of elections in Africa up to date for a number of years - this is the new gold standard.' NIc Cheeseman, University of Birmingham
'This book will be a landmark for African studies for many years to come. Bleck and van de Walle tackle why the move to multi-party elections has not lead to more profound political change in Africa, despite and in disjuncture with an Africa that is rapidly changing with regard to economic development, urbanization, and expanding media. Bleck and van de Walle's two explanatory factors, presidentialism and 'liability of newness', go a long way to explain the predicament of the continent.' Staffan I. Lindberg, University of Gothenburg
'Describing the features of political systems in contemporary Africa as a 'paradoxical combination of change and continuity', Bleck and van de Walle offer a compelling analysis of the last quarter century of electoral politics on the continent. Their methodical examination of the shortcomings and strengths of political parties, elections, and democratic institutions offers robust support for their claim that African countries have institutionalized multi-party politics without consolidating democracy. The implications of their findings for political accountability, citizen engagement, improved service delivery, and development across Africa are sobering.' Anne Pitcher, University of Michigan
'In this magisterial study, Bleck and van de Walle analyze elections in sub-Saharan Africa over the last quarter century … One of the volume's major contributions is to put African elections in comparative perspective. Bleck and van de Walle's focus on the 'normality' of African elections, alongside their more unusual characteristics, offers a useful corrective to the dominant narrative of Africa's unique electoral politics.' Foreign Affairs
'The authors split the difference between Afro-pessimism and optimism about African democracy in an analytically nuanced and empirically validated way. The central argument Bleck and van de Walle make is that elections are not necessarily democratizing. Instead, elections are political moments of greater uncertainty and heightened attention to politics … I expect to see this become a foundational text for researchers and analysts.' The Washington Post
'Bleck and van de Walle's book is an inspiring addition to African Studies with diverse empirical material and innovative attempts to answer key questions. The book is a must read for anyone interested in elections, democracy, campaigns, and political behavior in Africa.' Edalina Rodrigues Sanches, African Studies Review
'The book is eminently readable, presenting a balanced analysis and offering fresh and invaluable insight on electoral politics … In addition, its simple, accessible style will make it appealing to scholars, policymakers and public officials in election management bodies, diplomatic roles, and public administration and management institutes. Those at universities and other educational institutions will benefit by being able to interrogate the issues highlighted by the authors with fresh insight, data and evidence-based argumentation.' Kealeboga J. Maphunye, South African Journal of International Affairs
'… an outstanding contribution to comparative politics in Africa … this is a must read for anyone interested in the development of African democracies in the first 25 years after the end of the Cold War.' Ulf Engel, Connections
'This book will be a landmark for African studies for many years to come. Bleck and van de Walle tackle why the move to multi-party elections has not lead to more profound political change in Africa, despite and in disjuncture with an Africa that is rapidly changing with regard to economic development, urbanization, and expanding media. Bleck and van de Walle's two explanatory factors, presidentialism and 'liability of newness', go a long way to explain the predicament of the continent.' Staffan I. Lindberg, University of Gothenburg
'Describing the features of political systems in contemporary Africa as a 'paradoxical combination of change and continuity', Bleck and van de Walle offer a compelling analysis of the last quarter century of electoral politics on the continent. Their methodical examination of the shortcomings and strengths of political parties, elections, and democratic institutions offers robust support for their claim that African countries have institutionalized multi-party politics without consolidating democracy. The implications of their findings for political accountability, citizen engagement, improved service delivery, and development across Africa are sobering.' Anne Pitcher, University of Michigan
'In this magisterial study, Bleck and van de Walle analyze elections in sub-Saharan Africa over the last quarter century … One of the volume's major contributions is to put African elections in comparative perspective. Bleck and van de Walle's focus on the 'normality' of African elections, alongside their more unusual characteristics, offers a useful corrective to the dominant narrative of Africa's unique electoral politics.' Foreign Affairs
'The authors split the difference between Afro-pessimism and optimism about African democracy in an analytically nuanced and empirically validated way. The central argument Bleck and van de Walle make is that elections are not necessarily democratizing. Instead, elections are political moments of greater uncertainty and heightened attention to politics … I expect to see this become a foundational text for researchers and analysts.' The Washington Post
'Bleck and van de Walle's book is an inspiring addition to African Studies with diverse empirical material and innovative attempts to answer key questions. The book is a must read for anyone interested in elections, democracy, campaigns, and political behavior in Africa.' Edalina Rodrigues Sanches, African Studies Review
'The book is eminently readable, presenting a balanced analysis and offering fresh and invaluable insight on electoral politics … In addition, its simple, accessible style will make it appealing to scholars, policymakers and public officials in election management bodies, diplomatic roles, and public administration and management institutes. Those at universities and other educational institutions will benefit by being able to interrogate the issues highlighted by the authors with fresh insight, data and evidence-based argumentation.' Kealeboga J. Maphunye, South African Journal of International Affairs
'… an outstanding contribution to comparative politics in Africa … this is a must read for anyone interested in the development of African democracies in the first 25 years after the end of the Cold War.' Ulf Engel, Connections
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Descriere
First comprehensive analysis of electoral politics in Sub-Saharan Africa since the democratic transitions of the early 1990s.