Security challenges and management in modern Nigeria / edited by Ayodeji Olukoju, Olutayo Adesina, Abimbola Adesoji and Saheed Amusa.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Olukoju, Ayodeji, editor.

Adesina, Olutayo C., 1964- editor.

Adesoji, Abimbola, editor.

Amusa, Saheed, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Conflict management--Nigeria.

Conflict management.

Violence.

National security.

Nigeria.

National security--Nigeria.

Violence--Nigeria.

Economic history.

Politics and government.

Social conditions.

Nigeria--Economic conditions--1960-.

Economic conditions.

Nigeria--Politics and government--1960-.

Nigeria--Social conditions--1960-.

Physical Description:

xxiii, 655 pages ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2018.

Summary:

This collection of essays explores the critical and fluid nature of security challenges that have plagued Nigeria since colonial times. Insecurity in diverse forms remains the bane of growth and progressive development in the country, and has the capability to derail a society no matter how sophisticated. What has generated insecurity at the macro- and micro-levels? How has insecurity been tackled? Why have security challenges escalated particularly in the post-independence period? What lessons could be learnt from the way security matters have been (mis)handled in the past? This volume presents chapters on the historical roots and antecedents of security challenges, and considers the nexus between the economy, political leadership and development, and its impacts on security in modern Nigeria.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1527516601

9781527516601

OCLC:

1055681444

Publisher Number:

99980263717