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Markovitz, Irving Leonard, 1934-

Power and class in Africa : an introduction to change and conflict in African politics / Introduction to change and conflict in African politics Irving Leonard Markovitz. - Englewood Cliffs, N.J. : Prentice-Hall, �1977. - xii, 398 pages : map ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 349-377) and index.

Introduction : On political development and the value of conflict -- Africa's dual heritage : Imperialism and precolonial greatness -- The historical impact of Colonialism and Imperialism -- The struggle for independence : Tribe, Tribalism, and the conditions for social development -- The struggle for independence : The dynamics of Nationalism -- The consolidation of power : Rise of the organizational Bourgeoisie -- The consolidation of power : African business -- The consolidation of power : African labor, peasants, and farmers -- The consolidations of power : Definition of the political arena -- Processes of Encadrement : Bureaucratic development and economic growth -- Conclusion : Development and diversity.

ISBN 0-13-686642-5 Pbk : 7.15.


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ISBN: 0136866913 9780136866916 0136866425 9780136866428

LCCN: 76049660

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Subjects--Topical Terms:
Social classes--Africa.
Elite (Social sciences)--Africa.
Classes sociales--Afrique.
�Elite (Sciences sociales)--Afrique.
Elite (Social sciences)
Politics and government
Social classes
Politik
Politische �Okonomie
Sozialstruktur
Social classes--Africa.
Elite (Social sciences)--Africa.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Africa--Politics and government.
Afrique--Politique et gouvernement.
Africa
Afrika
Africa--Politics and government.

Subjects--Index Terms: Africa Politics

LC Class. No.: JQ1879 DT31 / .M34