Isbn: 9780691164144 - states and power in africa: comparative lessons in authority and control - second edition (princeton studies in international history and politics) (10 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Theories of international relations, assumed to be universally applicable, have failed to explain the creation of states in Africa. There, the interaction of power and space is dramatically different from what occurred in Europe. In States and Power in Africa, Jeffrey Herbst places the African state-building process in a truly comparative perspective. Herbst's bold contention--that the conditions now facing African state-builders existed long before European penetration of the continent--is sure to provoke controversy, for it runs counter to the prevailing assumption that colonialism changed everything. This revised edition includes a new preface in which the author links the enormous changes that have taken place in Africa over the past fifteen years to long-term state consolidation. The final chapter on policy prescriptions has also been revised to reflect the evolution of African and international responses to state failure.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Second. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New. pp. 328.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. 2014. Second edition with a New Preface. Paperback. Originally published: A2000. With new preface and revised chapter nine by the author. Series: Princeton Studies in International History and Politics. Num Pages: 312 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; HBJH; JPB; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 155 x 236 x 17. Weight in Grams: 448. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 2nd revised edition. 328 pages. 9.50x6.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Zustand: New. Originally published: A2000. With new preface and revised chapter nine by the author.&Uumlber den AutorJeffrey Herbst is president of Colgate University.KlappentextrnrnOriginally published: A2000. With new prefac.