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An Introduction to African Politics by Alex Thomson (Paperback, 2016)

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This book titled "An Introduction to African Politics" by Alex Thomson is a very good resource for anyone interested in the subject area of African politics. The author has covered a wide range of topics in this textbook, including political sociology, citizenship, modern history, political science, and military history. The book is a paperback edition published by Taylor & Francis LTD in 2016, with a height of 246 mm and a width of 174 mm. It has a weight of 567 g and contains 298 pages. The book is written in English and has an ISBN-13 number of 9781138782846. This textbook is suitable for adult and further education levels, and is a great addition to any library of books on African politics.

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The fourth edition of An Introduction to African Politics is an ideal textbook for those new to the study of this fascinating continent. It gets to the heart of the politics of this part of the world. How is modern Africa still influenced by its colonial past? How do strong ethnic and religious identities on the continent affect government? Why has the military been so influential? How does African democracy differ from democracy in the West? These are the sorts of question tackled by the book. The result is a textbook that identifies the essential features of African politics, allowing students to grasp the recurring political patterns that have dominated this continent since independence. Key features include: Thematically organised, with individual chapters exploring issues such as colonialism, ethnicity, nationalism, religion, social class, ideology, legitimacy, authority, sovereignty and democracy. Identifies key recurrent themes such as the competitive relationships between the African state, its civil society and external interests. Contains useful boxed case studies at the end of each chapter, including: Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, Botswana, Cote d'Ivoire, Uganda, Somalia, Ghana, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zimbabwe. Each chapter concludes with key terms and definitions, as well as questions and advice on further reading. This textbook is essential reading for students seeking an accessible introduction to the complex social relationships and events that characterise the politics of post-colonial Africa.