Africa's Totalitarian Temptation: The Evolution of Autocratic Regimes

by Dave Peterson

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'...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 162637824X
• ISBN13: 9781626378247
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers
• Length: 279 Pages