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Constructing Democracy in Transitioning Societies of Africa: Constitutionalism and Deliberation in Mali 2008 Edition
Contributor(s): Wing, S. (Author)
ISBN: 0230604633     ISBN-13: 9780230604636
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
OUR PRICE:   $52.24  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: July 2008
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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.


Unlike other attempts to explain both the frequent failures and the success stories of African constitutionalism by focusing on constitutional outcomes, Wing's study examines the "process" by which constitutions and democratic institutions are constructed. Based on extensive field work in Mali, this book explores 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.

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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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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.