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Author:   J. Kraus
Publisher:   Palgrave Macmillan
Imprint:   Palgrave Macmillan
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.597kg
ISBN:  

9780230600614

ISBN 10:   0230600611
Pages:   296
Publication Date:   28 January 2008
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

"Trade Unions in Africa's Democratic Renewal and Transitions: An Introduction; J.Kraus Labor, Democracy, and Development in Senegal; G.Bergen Labor Unions as an Element in ""Democratic Forces"" in African Civil Society: Recent Political Transitions in Niger; R.Charlick Trade Unions, Democratization, and Economic Crises in Ghana; J.Kraus Trade Union Role in Development and Democratization in Zambia: From the Party-State to the Multi-Party Democratic Regime; E.Akwetey & J.Kraus Trade Union Struggles for Autonomy and Democracy in Zimbabwe; R.Saunder Organized Labor in the Republic of South Africa: History, Outlook, and Democracy; W.Freund Still Struggling: Trade Unions in Namibia; G.Bauer Conclusion: Trade Unions and Democratization in Africa; J.Kraus"

Reviews

'The strength of the book rests on the authors' ability to comprehensively explore the historical, political and economic conditions for trade unions in various African democratic transitions...this carefully compiled and edited book is a must-read for all serious students of African politics and governance.' - Felix Benson Lombe, New Agenda 'This book is of immense importance for the establishment and consolidation of democracy in Africa.' - Johann Maree, South African Labour Bulletin

Author Information

JON KRAUS is Professor Political Science, State University of New York Fredonia, USA.

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