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Politics in Francophone Africa
Victor T. Le Vine
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Description for Politics in Francophone Africa
hardcover. The 14 countries in west and equatorial Africa that formed the heart of what was once France's African colonial empire have been independent now for more than four decades. Victor Le Vine traces the political evolution of these countries. Num Pages: 425 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: 1HFD; HBTQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. .
The fourteen countries in west and equatorial Africa that formed the heart of what was once France's African colonial empire - all independent now for more than four decades - still retain French as an official language, remain attached to French culture, and maintain political links with France. Each country, however, has developed its own distinctive brand of politics. Victor Le Vine traces the political evolution of these countries, exploring the elements that have shaped their particular political dynamics while allowing them to remain part of a unique francophone sociopolitical community. Le Vine's provocative discussion of topics ranging from the ... Read more
The fourteen countries in west and equatorial Africa that formed the heart of what was once France's African colonial empire - all independent now for more than four decades - still retain French as an official language, remain attached to French culture, and maintain political links with France. Each country, however, has developed its own distinctive brand of politics. Victor Le Vine traces the political evolution of these countries, exploring the elements that have shaped their particular political dynamics while allowing them to remain part of a unique francophone sociopolitical community. Le Vine's provocative discussion of topics ranging from the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Lynne Rienner Publishers United States
Number of pages
425
Condition
New
Number of Pages
425
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO, United States
ISBN
9781588262493
SKU
V9781588262493
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Reviews for Politics in Francophone Africa
A masterly analysis.... Le Vine not only provides important insight into the politics of some very understudied countires, but also makes a highly persuasive case for recognizing what is distinctive about the political experiences of those countries with a French colonial background. - Leonardo VillaIon; ""An exceptionally well-informed perspective on one of the most intriguing 'regions' of the continent."" - ... Read more