Leadership and National Development in North Africa: A Comparative Study

This book examines the Maghrib region's political, economic, and cultural development, exploring why Tunisia has emerged as a civic polity while Algeria has achieved higher economic growth, Morocco faces political and economic stagnation, and all Maghribi societies are free from ethnic, cultural, and regional disintegration.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 254 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: University of California Press

This comprehensive book delves into a range of compelling questions to unravel the complexities of the Maghrib region. It explores why Tunisia has emerged as the sole civic polity in the region to date, while Algeria boasts a significantly higher rate of economic growth compared to its neighbors. Additionally, it examines the political, economic, and cultural stalemate that Morocco faces, as well as the remarkable absence of ethnic, cultural, and regional disintegration in all Maghribi societies.

The book takes a multi-faceted approach, examining the formations of Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia as distinct national societies. It explores the patterns of colonial domination and colonial change that have shaped these nations and their political institutions and elites' responses to the fundamental challenges they face. Furthermore, it delves into the strategies and costs of national choices made by various political actors within their structural contexts and situational facilities.

This title is part of UC Press' Voices Revived program, which commemorates the University of California Press' mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and provide them with a platform to express their ideas, reach a wider audience, and have a significant impact. By utilizing print-on-demand technology, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible to a broader audience once again, spanning a backlist dating back to 1893.

Published in 1972, this book offers valuable insights into the historical, political, and social dynamics of the Maghrib region, making it a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding this complex and fascinating region.

Weight: 318g
Dimension: 210 x 140 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780520307124