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Civil wars in Africa /

"This book argues that civil wars in Africa stem from the contradictions and crises that have been generated by the post-colonial state as the result of the adverse effects of colonialism and the failure of successive generations of African leaders to lead the process of changing the state'...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Kalu, Kelechi Amihe (Editor), Kieh, George Klay, 1956- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lanham : Lexington Books, [2022]
Subjects:
Civil war > Africa > Case studies.
Decolonization > Africa > Case studies.
Imperialism.
Africa > History > 1960- > Case studies.
Africa > Politics and government > 1960- > Case studies.
Guerre civile > Afrique > Études de cas.
Impérialisme.
Afrique > Histoire > 1960- > Études de cas.
Afrique > Politique et gouvernement > 1960- > Études de cas.
Civil war.
Decolonization.
Politics and government.
Africa.
Since 1960
Case studies.
History.
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Summary:"This book argues that civil wars in Africa stem from the contradictions and crises that have been generated by the post-colonial state as the result of the adverse effects of colonialism and the failure of successive generations of African leaders to lead the process of changing the state's nature, character, and mission"--
Physical Description:x, 348 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781793649331
1793649332