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African dictator : the logic of tyranny and lessons from history / Arthur A. Nwankwo.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Nwankwo, Arthur Agwunka, 1942-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- State-sponsored terrorism.
- History.
- Despotism.
- Dictators.
- Africa--Politics and government--1960-.
- Africa.
- Politics and government.
- Dictators--Africa--History--20th century.
- Despotism--Africa--History--20th century.
- State-sponsored terrorism--Africa--History--20th century.
- Authoritarianism--Africa.
- Authoritarianism.
- Physical Description:
- xv, 186 pages ; 21 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Enugu, Nigeria : Fourth Dimension Pub. Co., 1998.
- Summary:
- This socialist political writer examines from a historical perspective, the characteristics of African dictatorships, the structures of state terrorism, regime-violence, classic despotic outfits, and junta hegemony. He argues that in view of the global demands for change and transition to democratic governance, the power of despots and tyrants will be diminished.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 178-180) and index.
- ISBN:
- 9781564423
- OCLC:
- 47262742
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