Awards
- Winner of Named as Outstanding Academic Book by Choice.
Overview
Elections have always been an integral part of post-independence African politics and have assumed utmost importance in the course of recent democratisation processes. However, comparative research on the political development in Africa lacks reliable electoral data. Elections in Africa fills this cap. The handbook is the only reliable source for African elections from independence to present. In the first volume of this series, Elections in Africa presents a country-by-country study of African nations that provides a comparative introduction on elections and electoral systems. Each country chapter examines the history of the institutional and electoral arrangements, the evolution of suffrage and current electoral provisions. Precise and exhaustive data on national elections and referendums are presented comparatively. The book provides a definitive and comprehensive set of data on elections and electoral systems in order to facilitate comparative research. Data is presented in a systematic manner allowing for both historical and cross-national comparisons.
Full Product Details
Author: Dieter Nohlen (Professor of Political Science, Professor of Political Science, University of Heidelberg) ,
Bernard Thibaut (Research Associate, Institute for Political Science, Research Associate, Institute for Political Science, University of Heidelberg) ,
Michael Krennerich (Research Associate, Institute for Political Science, Research Associate, Institute for Political Science, University of Heidelberg)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 16.60cm
, Height: 5.20cm
, Length: 24.20cm
Weight: 1.248kg
ISBN: 9780198296454
ISBN 10: 0198296452
Pages: 1000
Publication Date: 22 July 1999
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
Named as Outstanding Academic Book by Choice An invaluable reference book ... The bibliographies provided for each country are extensive and useful . African Affairs A truly useful reference guide and handbook. Political Studies Produced by experienced and prolific editors at the University of Heidelberg, this Handbook on elections in Africa offers excellent analysis of electoral statistics and behaviour, which are invaluable for Africanists as well as researchers in comparative politics ... This analytical database belongs in every academic reference collection. Choice
`the data is presented in a systematic and easy to understand fashion. This is hardly a book that will be read from cover to cover, but like a Yellow Pages for political scientists - a truly useful reference guide and handbook' Rita Abrahamsen, Political Studies Vol 49, No 2, June 2001 `this handbook is a timely and valuable resource' Rita Abrahamsen, Political Studies Vol 49, No 2, June 2001 `This analytical database belongs in every academic reference collection.' M.E. Doro, Choice, Vol.37, No.11/12. `Produced by experienced and prolific editors at the University of Heidelberg, this handbook on elections in Africa offers excellent analysis of electoral statistics and behaviour, which are invaluable for Africanists as well as researchers in comparative politics.' M.E. Doro, Choice, Vol.37, No.11/12.
`the data is presented in a systematic and easy to understand fashion. This is hardly a book that will be read from cover to cover, but like a Yellow Pages for political scientists - a truly useful reference guide and handbook' Rita Abrahamsen, Political Studies Vol 49, No 2, June 2001 `this handbook is a timely and valuable resource' Rita Abrahamsen, Political Studies Vol 49, No 2, June 2001 `This analytical database belongs in every academic reference collection.' M.E. Doro, Choice, Vol.37, No.11/12. `Produced by experienced and prolific editors at the University of Heidelberg, this handbook on elections in Africa offers excellent analysis of electoral statistics and behaviour, which are invaluable for Africanists as well as researchers in comparative politics.' M.E. Doro, Choice, Vol.37, No.11/12.
