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In this comprehensive narrative of the political and economic evolution of Africa, Robert I. Rotberg explains the critical events, players and policies in the continents tumultuous shift toward democracy. The book reviews the process of decolonization throughout the continent--and subsequent debut of democracy and authoritarianism--the transition of settler-run Rhodesia into African Zimbabwe, and the battle for Southern Africa. Rotberg then traces the epic struggle to free South Africa from the yoke of apartheid, including the contributions of leaders such as Nelson Mandela. He concludes with a look at how current developments will affect Africas continuing transition to democratic rule into the 21st century. The book includes a collection of Rotbergs best opinion pieces and analytical articles from 40 years of reporting on Africas democratic efforts.

Ending Autocracy Enabling Democracy

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      Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 12/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780815775836, 978-0815775836
      ISBN10: 0815775830

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      In this comprehensive narrative of the political and economic evolution of Africa, Robert I. Rotberg explains the critical events, players and policies in the continents tumultuous shift toward democracy. The book reviews the process of decolonization throughout the continent--and subsequent debut of democracy and authoritarianism--the transition of settler-run Rhodesia into African Zimbabwe, and the battle for Southern Africa. Rotberg then traces the epic struggle to free South Africa from the yoke of apartheid, including the contributions of leaders such as Nelson Mandela. He concludes with a look at how current developments will affect Africas continuing transition to democratic rule into the 21st century. The book includes a collection of Rotbergs best opinion pieces and analytical articles from 40 years of reporting on Africas democratic efforts.

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