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The Politics of AIDS in Africa
Amy S. Patterson
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Description for The Politics of AIDS in Africa
Paperback. Within the context of debates about the nature of the African state, its relations with civil society, and its reliance on external donors, this work presents a study of African state efforts to battle the AIDS epidemic. It tackles the topics of power, representation, accountability, and leadership. Num Pages: 230 pages, map. BIC Classification: 1H; JFFH2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. .
Why do some African states commit more effectively than others to the fight against AIDS? How do power inequalities and decision-making institutions shape Africa's ability to combat the disease? Within the context of debates about the nature of the African state, its relations with civil society, and its reliance on external donors, Amy Patterson presents a systematic study of African state efforts to battle the AIDS epidemic. Patterson directly tackles the topics of power, representation, accountability, and leadership. She closely examines the impact of formal and informal institutions, transitions to democratic governance, and pressures from the international community. Her focus ... Read more
Why do some African states commit more effectively than others to the fight against AIDS? How do power inequalities and decision-making institutions shape Africa's ability to combat the disease? Within the context of debates about the nature of the African state, its relations with civil society, and its reliance on external donors, Amy Patterson presents a systematic study of African state efforts to battle the AIDS epidemic. Patterson directly tackles the topics of power, representation, accountability, and leadership. She closely examines the impact of formal and informal institutions, transitions to democratic governance, and pressures from the international community. Her focus ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Lynne Rienner Pub
Condition
New
Number of Pages
230
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO, United States
ISBN
9781588264770
SKU
V9781588264770
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About Amy S. Patterson
Amy S. Patterson is associate professor of political science at Calvin College. She is editor of The African State and the AIDS Crisis.
Reviews for The Politics of AIDS in Africa
Patterson's welcome book reveals how the unique characteristics of the modern African state both help and hinder the battles being waged against the AIDS epidemic on the continent. - Robert L. Ostergard, Jr., State University of New York-Binghamton