Legislative Power in Emerging African Democracies - Hardcover

 
9781588266880: Legislative Power in Emerging African Democracies

Synopsis

Book by Joel D. Barkan

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About the Author

Joel D. Barkan is professor emeritus of political science at the University of Iowa and senior associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC. A long-time student of democratization and political economy across anglophone Africa, his numerous publications include Beyond Capitalism and Socialism in Kenya and Tanzania.

Review

"A major contribution to the study of democratic institution building in developing countries, exposing the slow, complex, and halting process by which African legislatures become effective instruments of representation and accountability." - Larry Diamond, Stanford University. "This first comparative exploration of African legislatures is strongly recommended for anyone interested in the real world dynamics of institutional and democratic development. Barkan and his colleagues make a valuable contribution.... a fine piece of analysis." - Michael Bratton, Michigan State University.

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