
The Oxford Handbook of Nigerian Politics offers a comprehensive analysis of Nigeria's very rich history and ever changing politics to its readers. It provides a deep understanding of Nigeria's socio-political evolution and experience by covering broad range of political issues and historical eras. The volume encompasses 44 chapters organized thematically into essays covering history, political institutions, civil society, economic and social policy, identity and insecurity, and Nigeria in a globalized world. By identifying many of the classic debates in Nigerian politics, the chapters serve as an authoritative introduction to Africa's most populous country. The chapters are interdisciplinary, introducing readers to classic debates and key research on Nigeria, as well as new methodologies, new data, and a compelling corpus of research questions for the next generation of researchers and readers interested in Africa.
This volume investigates the complex socio-political evolution of Nigeria by synthesizing historical context with contemporary political analysis. Editors A. Carl LeVan and Patrick Ukata curate contributions from a diverse group of scholars to map the trajectory of Africa's most populous nation. The work provides a structured framework for understanding the interplay between institutional development, identity, and global integration.
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Experts identify this volume as a foundational reference text for students and researchers of African politics. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the comprehensive nature of the interdisciplinary research presented.
Page Count:
825
Publication Date:
2018-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
0192526324
ISBN-13:
9780192526328
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