
Democratic Contestation on the Margins
Regimes in Small African Countries
Lexington Books (Publisher)
Published on 21. April 2015
Book
Hardback
184 pages
978-0-7391-9343-3 (ISBN)
Description
This edited volume focuses on the democratic performance of regimes in some of the least populous countries on the African continent. Using a framework developed by Steven Levitsky and Lucan Way, each case study provides in-depth analysis of democratic contestation in the following arenas: electoral, judiciary, legislature, media, and civil society. This volume also examines the key factors that push these regimes in either democratic or authoritarian directions, and how these regimes are likely to evolve in the future.
Reviews / Votes
This volume examines a number of demographically small African countries, which are also among the least-studied countries on earth. Each case study will be of intrinsic interest to those seeking to understand these little-known cases. More importantly, however, each chapter contributes crucial information on how these regimes might best be categorized for comparative theoretical analysis. By providing valuable and nuanced discussions of the nature of each of these cases, the volume also contributes important data for the elaboration of broader theories of democratization and regime change, in Africa and beyond. -- Leonardo A. Villalon, University of Florida International Center The notion of competitive authoritarianism provides a better understanding of hybrid regimes executing political hegemony with authoritarian elements within a multi-party democracy. The case studies from smaller African countries in this volume offer further insights into this phenomenon and add value to the debate of a relevant concept. -- Henning Melber, University of Pretoria and the University of the Free State This book fills an important gap by providing useful accounts of current politics in six small and infrequently discussed African states. Each case study uses the framework of competitive authoritarianism to present material on the main arenas of democratic contestation. I recommend this book to anyone seeking up-to-date comparative information on the struggles for democratization in these countries. -- Nelson Kasfir, Professor of Government Emeritus, Dartmouth CollegeMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
1 Maps
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
426 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7391-9343-3 (9780739193433)
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Claire Metelits | Stephanie Matti
Democratic Contestation on the Margins
Regimes in Small African Countries
E-Book
04/2015
1st Edition
Lexington Books
€94.99
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Claire Metelits | Stephanie Matti
Democratic Contestation on the Margins
Regimes in Small African Countries
E-Book
04/2015
1st Edition
Lexington Books
€94.99
Available for download
Persons
Claire Metelits is a visiting scholar at Davidson College.
Stephanie Matti works in humanitarian response.
Stephanie Matti works in humanitarian response.
Content
Democratic Contestation on the MarginsClaire Metelits and Stephanie Matti
Competitive Authoritarianism and Theories of Regime ChangeClaire Metelits and Stephanie Matti
Democratic Contestation in BotswanaNicola de Jager and Ian Taylor
Eroding Democracy: Competitive Authoritarian Drift in BeninMathurin C. Houngnikpo
Political Uncertainty in Burkina FasoDaniel Eizenga
Democratic Governance in the "New" Republic of TogoBenjamin A. Okonofua
Authoritarianism and Geostrategic Politics in DjiboutiClaire Metelits and Stephanie Matti
Cycles of Regime Change in Guinea-BissauDavin O'Regan
Listening to the MarginsClaire Metelits and Stephanie Matti
Competitive Authoritarianism and Theories of Regime ChangeClaire Metelits and Stephanie Matti
Democratic Contestation in BotswanaNicola de Jager and Ian Taylor
Eroding Democracy: Competitive Authoritarian Drift in BeninMathurin C. Houngnikpo
Political Uncertainty in Burkina FasoDaniel Eizenga
Democratic Governance in the "New" Republic of TogoBenjamin A. Okonofua
Authoritarianism and Geostrategic Politics in DjiboutiClaire Metelits and Stephanie Matti
Cycles of Regime Change in Guinea-BissauDavin O'Regan
Listening to the MarginsClaire Metelits and Stephanie Matti