Political Leadership in Africa
Author:   John Cartwright
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9781041245971


Pages:   324
Publication Date:   01 April 2026
Format:   Hardback
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Political Leadership in Africa


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Political Leadership in Africa (1983) reviews the different types of leadership in Africa, ranging from the beneficial guidance of Nyerere to the despotism of Amin. It examines the options open to the leaders of the newly-independent countries in Africa and shows that attitudes to colonial rule have largely determined future economic and social development.

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Author:   John Cartwright
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.760kg
ISBN:  

9781041245971


ISBN 10:   1041245971
Pages:   324
Publication Date:   01 April 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1. The Environment for Leaders: Colonial Limits and Opportunities 2. The Nature of Leadership 3. Colonialism and the Emergence of African Leaders 4. Choosing a Strategy for Development 5. Ghana: A Journey Without Maps? 6. The Ivory Coast: Is Economic Success Enough? 7. Senegal: The Philosophy of Acquiescence? 8. Tanzania: Struggling Against Good Intentions? 9. The Republic of Guinea: the Death of a Dream 10. Uganda: Does Ruthlessness Pay? 11. Ethiopia: A Revolution Despite Itself? 12. Conclusions

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