Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
Seller: Turn-The-Page Books, Skyway, WA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Clean, tight and unmarked. 343pp. Size: 8vo - 8" - 9" Tall.
Language: English
Published by University of California Press, 1982
ISBN 10: 0520042093 ISBN 13: 9780520042094
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. New Ed. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
Language: English
Published by Univ of California Pr, Ewing, New Jersey, U.S.A., 1982
ISBN 10: 0520042093 ISBN 13: 9780520042094
Seller: "Pursuit of Happiness" Books, Oakland, CA, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Fair. Fair condition - Prince, Autocrat, Prophet, Tyrant . (HT78528z). Book.
Language: English
Published by University of California Press, 1982
ISBN 10: 0520042093 ISBN 13: 9780520042094
Seller: Victoria Bookshop, BERE ALSTON, DEVON, United Kingdom
First Edition
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. some curling to rear cover 328 p. Book.
Published by David Philip, 1980
ISBN 10: 0908396325 ISBN 13: 9780908396320
Seller: Bristol Books Bristol, Bristol, BRIST, United Kingdom
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Very Good. stout 8vo, paperback, a little wear, rubbing to covers, will incur additional postage outside the UK.
Published by Everest House, 1981
Seller: THIS OLD BOOK, Brookfield, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Dust Jacket. This old book with dust jacket is clean, solid and in great shape! This is a larger style hardcover book with 273 pages including many photos. The binding is strong with all pages firmly attached. The pages are clean with no soiling, writing, or tears. The copyright page shows 1981 as the published date. This is definitely Not a former library book. The dust jacket is over 99% intact with a tiny chip on the top of the spine and light edgewear. I have placed the DJ in a fresh mylar jacket and this book looks and feels great! We always ship in a sturdy cardboard box!
Published by University of California Press,, 1982
Rústica. 15x 23 cm. En inglés. Libro subrayado. Por lo demás, buen estado. Mirar fotos. Libro Libro subrayado. Por lo demás, buen estado.
Published by Everest House, New York, 1980
Seller: David Kaye Books & Memorabilia, Woodland Hills, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition; First Printing. Near fine in near fine jacket, in mylar sleeve; slanted spine else a tight unmarked copy in unclipped jacket; stated first edition; 273 pages.
Language: English
Published by University of California Press, Berkeley, 1982
ISBN 10: 0520041852 ISBN 13: 9780520041851
First Edition
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Add to basketHard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. From an academic library with the usual stamps etc. Now in a library binding.
Language: English
Published by University of California Press, 2022
ISBN 10: 0520308565 ISBN 13: 9780520308565
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
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Published by Everest House, New York, 1981
Seller: Ground Zero Books, Ltd., Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: very good, fair. 273, illus., DJ quite worn: tears and chips, ephemera about author (who worked for Mosler) and Mosler equipment laid in.
Language: English
Published by University of California Press, 2022
ISBN 10: 0520308565 ISBN 13: 9780520308565
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: Brand New. 328 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.83 inches. In Stock.
Language: English
Published by University of California Press, 2022
ISBN 10: 0520359623 ISBN 13: 9780520359628
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by University of California Press, 2022
ISBN 10: 0520359623 ISBN 13: 9780520359628
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Language: English
Published by University of California Press, 2022
ISBN 10: 0520359623 ISBN 13: 9780520359628
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
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Language: English
Published by University of California Press, 2022
ISBN 10: 0520359623 ISBN 13: 9780520359628
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Language: English
Published by University of California Press, 2022
ISBN 10: 0520308565 ISBN 13: 9780520308565
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany
Condition: New. KlappentextThis title is part of UC Press s Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist d.
Language: English
Published by University of California Press, 2022
ISBN 10: 0520359623 ISBN 13: 9780520359628
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Language: English
Published by Univ of California Pr, 2022
ISBN 10: 0520359623 ISBN 13: 9780520359628
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Brand New. 328 pages. 9.00x6.00x9.00 inches. In Stock.
Language: English
Published by University of California Press, 2022
ISBN 10: 0520359623 ISBN 13: 9780520359628
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany
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Add to basketGebunden. Condition: New. KlappentextThis title is part of UC Press s Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist d.
Published by Locksmith Publishing Company, 1985
Seller: Sunny Day Books, Mayer, AZ, U.S.A.
Signed
Paperback. Condition: Good. Signed and inscribed by author. Text in clean/unmarked condition. Cover has considerable wear. Binding is tight. Your Satisfaction Guaranteed. We ship daily. Expedited shipping available. Signed by Author.
Published by Everest House, New York, 1981
Seller: Rare Book Cellar, Pomona, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Very Good+ in a Very Good dust jacket. 2 inch closed tear at top of front gutter.
Language: English
Published by University of California Press, US, 2022
ISBN 10: 0520359623 ISBN 13: 9780520359628
Seller: Rarewaves USA, OSWEGO, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: New. Personal Rule in Black Africa: The Dynamics and Challenges of Institutionless Governance offers an in-depth exploration of governance systems across Black African states, focusing on the pervasive model of personal rule. This study contends that political authority in much of Black Africa operates outside the frameworks of institutionalized governance, relying instead on personal influence, informal agreements, and factional power dynamics. Such systems are marked by a distinct absence of enforceable rules, leading to heightened political risks and instability, yet also fostering a form of political order that defies classical theories predicting chaos in the absence of institutionalized systems. The book delves into the historical and sociopolitical underpinnings of personal rule, comparing it to similar transitional governance systems in early modern Europe. It emphasizes the role of rulers' political acumen and adaptability in maintaining order in the face of limited institutional support. Through a typological approach, the study categorizes various forms of personal rule and evaluates their implications for political stability, governance quality, and the provision of essential "political goods" such as peace and security. With insights drawn from classical political theory, sociological frameworks, and comparative politics, the book sheds light on the successes and limitations of this governance model, offering a nuanced perspective on African statecraft and its future trajectory. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1982.
Language: English
Published by University of California Press, US, 2022
ISBN 10: 0520359623 ISBN 13: 9780520359628
Seller: Rarewaves USA United, OSWEGO, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: New. Personal Rule in Black Africa: The Dynamics and Challenges of Institutionless Governance offers an in-depth exploration of governance systems across Black African states, focusing on the pervasive model of personal rule. This study contends that political authority in much of Black Africa operates outside the frameworks of institutionalized governance, relying instead on personal influence, informal agreements, and factional power dynamics. Such systems are marked by a distinct absence of enforceable rules, leading to heightened political risks and instability, yet also fostering a form of political order that defies classical theories predicting chaos in the absence of institutionalized systems. The book delves into the historical and sociopolitical underpinnings of personal rule, comparing it to similar transitional governance systems in early modern Europe. It emphasizes the role of rulers' political acumen and adaptability in maintaining order in the face of limited institutional support. Through a typological approach, the study categorizes various forms of personal rule and evaluates their implications for political stability, governance quality, and the provision of essential "political goods" such as peace and security. With insights drawn from classical political theory, sociological frameworks, and comparative politics, the book sheds light on the successes and limitations of this governance model, offering a nuanced perspective on African statecraft and its future trajectory. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1982.