States and Power in Africa: Comparative Lessons in Authority and Control, Second Edition

"States and Power in Africa: Comparative Lessons in Authority and Control, Second Edition" offers a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and dynamics of state-building in Africa. The second edition includes a new preface as well as a revised version of the ninth chapter, reflecting developments and changes in the continent's political landscape. The book is divided into several parts that address the construction of states, the role of power and space in the pre-colonial era, the impacts of European colonization, and the political structures in independent African states. It also examines national designs and internal politics, borders and the associated power relations, as well as the challenges arising from migration and citizenship. This thorough investigation provides valuable insights into the complex relationships between authority and control in various African contexts.

• Comprehensive analysis of the challenges of state-building in Africa
• Revised chapters reflecting current developments
• Examines the role of power and space in the pre-colonial era
• Discusses the impacts of European colonization on African states
• Analyzes the political structures and challenges in independent African states.