Author: Jerry J. Rawlings
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Category : Ghana
Languages : en
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Selected Speeches of Flt. Lt. J.J. Rawlings, Chairman of the Provisional National Defence Council: The new direction and purpose, January 1, 1986-December 31, 1986
Author: Jerry J. Rawlings
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Category : Ghana
Languages : en
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Publisher:
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Category : Ghana
Languages : en
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Selected Speeches of Flt. Lt. J.J. Rawlings, Chairman of the Provisional National Defence Council: Forging ahead, Jan. 1, 1983-Dec. 31, 1983
Author: Jerry J. Rawlings
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Category : Ghana
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Publisher:
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Category : Ghana
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Selected Speeches of Flt. Lt. J. J. Rawlings: The new direction and purpose
Author: Jerry J. Rawlings
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Category : Ghana
Languages : en
Pages : 146
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Publisher:
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Category : Ghana
Languages : en
Pages : 146
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Forging Ahead
Author: Ghana. Information Services Department
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Category :
Languages : en
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Languages : en
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First and Second Broadcast Speeches by Flt.-Lt. Jerry John Rawlings, Chairman of the Provisional National Defence Council on December 31, 1981 and January 5, 1982
Author: Jerry John Rawlings
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Languages : en
Pages : 14
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Languages : en
Pages : 14
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Coups, Rivals, and the Modern State
Author: Beth S. Rabinowitz
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108359434
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
State development in Africa is risky, even life-threatening. Heads of state must weigh the advantage of promoting political and economic development against the risk of fortifying dangerous political rivals. This book takes a novel approach to the study of neopatrimonial rule by placing security concerns at the center of state-building. Using quantitative evidence from 44 African countries and in-depth case studies of Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire, Rabinowitz demonstrates that the insecurities of the African state make strategically aligning with rural leaders critical to political success. Leaders who cultivate the goodwill of the countryside are better able to endure sporadic urban unrest, subdue political challengers, minimize ethnic and regional discord, and prevent a military uprising. Such regimes are more likely to build infrastructure needed for economic and political development. In so doing, Rabinowitz upends the long-held assumption that African leaders must cater to urban constituents to secure their rule.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108359434
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
State development in Africa is risky, even life-threatening. Heads of state must weigh the advantage of promoting political and economic development against the risk of fortifying dangerous political rivals. This book takes a novel approach to the study of neopatrimonial rule by placing security concerns at the center of state-building. Using quantitative evidence from 44 African countries and in-depth case studies of Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire, Rabinowitz demonstrates that the insecurities of the African state make strategically aligning with rural leaders critical to political success. Leaders who cultivate the goodwill of the countryside are better able to endure sporadic urban unrest, subdue political challengers, minimize ethnic and regional discord, and prevent a military uprising. Such regimes are more likely to build infrastructure needed for economic and political development. In so doing, Rabinowitz upends the long-held assumption that African leaders must cater to urban constituents to secure their rule.
Revolution and Democracy in Ghana
Author: Jeffrey Haynes
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000837734
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
This book analyses Flight-Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings’ plans for radical democratisation in Ghana, involving ordinary people directly in the country’s political and economic decision-making processes. Rawlings came to power in Ghana in late 1981 determined to restructure the characteristics of Ghana's political and economic systems. Despite Rawlings’ aim to bring ordinary Ghanaians into the decision-making process, his regime was still heavily dependent on the support of the military and attempts at direct democracy ultimately ended in failure. Outside analysts have viewed his plans as one of Africa’s most draconian economic reform programmes. The book traces this turbulent period of Ghana’s history, showing Rawlings’ development from a fiery revolutionary to a democracy-supporting politician adept at winning elections. It investigates how, despite frequent coup attempts and the loss of most of its original civilian support base, the regime was able to remain in power, overseeing a halt to economic decline and a return to growth. Building on over thirty years of research, including contemporaneous interviews conducted by the author during Ghana’s ‘revolutionary’ period, this book will be of interest to researchers of African history and politics.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000837734
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
This book analyses Flight-Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings’ plans for radical democratisation in Ghana, involving ordinary people directly in the country’s political and economic decision-making processes. Rawlings came to power in Ghana in late 1981 determined to restructure the characteristics of Ghana's political and economic systems. Despite Rawlings’ aim to bring ordinary Ghanaians into the decision-making process, his regime was still heavily dependent on the support of the military and attempts at direct democracy ultimately ended in failure. Outside analysts have viewed his plans as one of Africa’s most draconian economic reform programmes. The book traces this turbulent period of Ghana’s history, showing Rawlings’ development from a fiery revolutionary to a democracy-supporting politician adept at winning elections. It investigates how, despite frequent coup attempts and the loss of most of its original civilian support base, the regime was able to remain in power, overseeing a halt to economic decline and a return to growth. Building on over thirty years of research, including contemporaneous interviews conducted by the author during Ghana’s ‘revolutionary’ period, this book will be of interest to researchers of African history and politics.
Democracy in the South
Author: Brendan M. Howe
Publisher: UN
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Democracy in the South is the first international collaboration that draws attention to the complex problems of democratic consolidation across the majority world. Nine case studies, three each from Africa, Latin America and Asia, shed light on the contemporary challenges faced by democratizing countries, mostly from the perspective of emerging theorists working in their home countries.--Publisher's description.
Publisher: UN
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Democracy in the South is the first international collaboration that draws attention to the complex problems of democratic consolidation across the majority world. Nine case studies, three each from Africa, Latin America and Asia, shed light on the contemporary challenges faced by democratizing countries, mostly from the perspective of emerging theorists working in their home countries.--Publisher's description.
Boundaries, Communities and State-Making in West Africa
Author: Paul Nugent
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107020689
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 637
Book Description
By examining three centuries of history, this book shows how vital border regions have been in shaping states and social contracts.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107020689
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 637
Book Description
By examining three centuries of history, this book shows how vital border regions have been in shaping states and social contracts.
Ghana Under Rawlings
Author: Emmanuel Hansen
Publisher:
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Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 200
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Publisher:
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Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 200
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