Political Change and Constitutionalism in Africa: Emerging Trends

Political Change and Constitutionalism in Africa explores the complexities of government and obstacles facing constitutional democracy in transitional African societies. It provides a critical framework to understand the dimensions of current and impending challenges to constitutional government, highlighting the persistence of deep inequalities and harsh repression. The book emphasizes the importance of sustaining public confidence in democracy and offers provocative ideas for dealing with new configurations of power that resist institutional change.

Format: Hardback
Length: 226 pages
Publication date: 31 December 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Political Change and Constitutionalism in Africa delves into the intricate complexities of governance and the formidable challenges confronting constitutional democracy in transitional African societies. The chapters offer a critical and conceptual framework for examining and comprehending the multifaceted dimensions of current and impending challenges to constitutional government on the African continent. The contributors elucidate the reasons behind the persistent deep inequalities and harsh repression in most transitional African countries, despite constitutionally guaranteed rights and ongoing practical efforts to enhance participation through political liberalization. The book underscores the significance of maintaining public confidence in democracy and presents thought-provoking ideas for navigating the emergence of new and formidable power configurations that persistently resist genuine institutional change.

Political Change and Constitutionalism in Africa will appeal to scholars specializing in African politics and constitutional politics.

Weight: 436g
Dimension: 242 x 203 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367023300