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Trade Unions and the Coming of Democracy in Africa /

In this book, top scholars look at the efficacy of trade union and worker protest in overthrowing authoritarian governments in Africa. The analytical introduction and case studies from major African countries argue that unions were often the most important single social force in the democratization...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Kraus, Jon (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Palgrave Macmillan US : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2007.
Subjects:
Political Science and International Relations.
African Culture.
African Politics.
Democracy.
Development Policy.
Human rights.
International Economics.
Economic policy.
Ethnology > Africa.
International economic relations.
Political science.
Africa > Politics and government.
Electronic books.
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Summary:In this book, top scholars look at the efficacy of trade union and worker protest in overthrowing authoritarian governments in Africa. The analytical introduction and case studies from major African countries argue that unions were often the most important single social force in the democratization process.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (310 pages)
ISBN:9780230610033
DOI:10.1057/9780230610033