Africa's totalitarian temptation : the evolution of autocratic regimes / Dave Peterson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Peterson, Dave, 1960- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Democracy--Africa, Sub-Saharan.

Democracy.

Totalitarianism.

Africa, Sub-Saharan--Politics and government--21st century.

Africa, Sub-Saharan.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (287 pages)

Place of Publication:

Boulder, Colorado ; London : Lynne Rienner Publishers, Inc., [2020]

Summary:

Disappointment with the ability of democracy to deliver economic rewards in much of Africa—and with the persistence of instability, corruption, and poor governance in democratic regimes—has undermined democracy's appeal for many on the continent. At the same time, many external actors are expressing sympathy for regimes that have demonstrated an ability to impose stability and deliver economic growth, despite the limits placed on their citizens' freedom. In this context, Dave Peterson asks: Is totalitarianism emerging as an acceptable alternative to democracy in Africa? And if so, with what consequences? Peterson draws on extensive research in countries across the continent to thoroughly explore the dilemma of the totalitarian temptation.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Acknowledgments

1. Africa’s Totalitarian Temptation

2. A Short History of Totalitarianism in Africa

3. “The North Korea of Africa”: Eritrea

4. Rise and Fall of the Developmental State: Ethiopia

5. A Postmodern Totalitarian Paradise: Rwanda

6. Totalitarianism and Islamism: Sudan

7. Totalitarianism at Bay: Zimbabwe

8. Totalitarianism, Sultanism, and Kleptocracy: Equatorial Guinea

9. The Future of Totalitarianism in Africa

Bibliography

Index

About the Book

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-62637-847-9

OCLC:

1312727091