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African Parliaments: Between Governance and Government 2005 Edition
Contributor(s): Salih, M. (Editor)

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 ISBN: 1403971226     ISBN-13: 9781403971227
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
OUR PRICE: $52.24  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: May 2006
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Annotation: This book offers in-depth analysis of parliamentary (legislature) development set in a historical context informed by Africa' s post 1990s democratic resurgence. In particular, it illustrates how African parliaments are caught between the twin processes of being part of the machinery of government while exercising the function of holding government accountable. The chapters are divided into three parts articulating: a) a contextual analysis of the broader socio-economic and political circumstances within which African Parliaments operate; b) the evolution of African parliamentary systems from colonialism to the present; and c) the relationship between parliament and government (or legislature and executive) with particular reference to political accountability and oversight.

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BISAC Categories:
- Political Science | World - African
- History | Africa - General
- Political Science | Political Ideologies - Democracy
Dewey: 320.96
Physical Information: 0.84" H x 6.24" W x 8.56" L (1.04 lbs) 286 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - African
Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Index, Table of Contents
 
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This book offers in-depth analysis of parliamentary development set in a historical context informed by Africa's post-1990s democratic resurgence. In particular, it illustrates how African parliaments are caught between the twin processes of being part of the machinery of government while exercising the function of holding government accountable.
 
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