Defeating Dictators: Fighting Tyranny in Africa and Around the World

by George B.N. Ayittey

Book Overview

The recent turmoil in North Africa and the Middle East disproves the idea that dictatorships are acceptable to the people of these nations. From the uprising in Tunisia to the overthrow of Egypt's Hosni Mubarak and rebellion across the region, the tide is turning against oppressive regimes. In this timely and urgent narrative, White House advisor on Africa George Ayittey takes a hard look at the fight against dictatorships around the world, from Eastern...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0230341624
• ISBN13: 9780230341623
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.7" x 8.8"