Constructing Democracy in Transitioning Societies of Africa: Constitutionalism and Deliberation in Mali 2008 Edition Contributor(s): Wing, S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0230604633 ISBN-13: 9780230604636 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2008 Annotation: Forty-one different African states have adopted over fifty-seven new constitutions since 1989; yet few of these have become foundations for democracy. Failed transitions, subsequent instability, and violent conflict make it clear that democracy cannot simply be constructed by holding elections and implementing new constitutions.
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Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Constitutions - Political Science | American Government - State - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Democracy |
Dewey: 320.966 |
LCCN: 2007040028 |
Physical Information: 0.74" H x 5.89" W x 8.27" (0.88 lbs) 245 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - African |
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Publisher Description: This book explores the process by which constitutions and democratic institutions are constructed. Wing focuses on how innovative constitutional dialogues involving participation, negotiation, and recognition of groups previously excluded from political decision-making may be the key to a legitimate constitution. |