Understanding Modern Nigeria: Ethnicity, Democracy, and Development

by Toyin Falola

Book Overview

Since its independence from Britain in 1960, Nigeria has emerged as Africa's second largest economy and one of the biggest producers of oil in the world. Despite its economic success, however, there are deep divisions among its two hundred and fifty ethnic groups. Centered around three of the dominant themes of Nigeria's post-colonial narrative - ethnicity, democracy and governance, this is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the history...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1108947638
• ISBN13: 9781108947633
• Release Date: September 2021
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 500 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 7.7" x 8.8"