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State, Society and Development

 An Assessment of African Experience, by Seyoum Hameso

State, society book

'The book is of great interest to scholars and students of contemporary Africa. Individuals and institutions working in Africa will also benefit from this timely contribution.' (TSC).

The approach used in this book is critical analysis of state, society and development in Africa. It puts the contemporary problems facing the continent are in a wider historical context. In addition to analysing the African condition, the book also pinpoints the ways that some of the issues could be attended in the future.

 

 

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This book:

bulletExamines the colonial legacy on Africa.
bulletPresents a critical relationship between economic change and political organisations.
bulletEvaluates economic performance, the role of governance, and the issues of ethnicity and culture.
bulletAnalyses the relationship between economic policies, states and societies.
bulletLooks into the role of the external world, of international financial institutions, such as the World Bank and the IMF.
 
Subject: Africa, politics, society, economic development, political economy.
 

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