Democracy, Constitutionalism, And Politics In Africa: Historical Contexts, Developments, And Dilemmas (contemporary African Political Economy)

"This volume explores contemporary political developments in various parts of Africa in the age of democracy, constitutionalism, the securitization of development, and global terrorism. The contributions by leading observers of constitutionalism and African politics in the context of a global political and economic system provide a nuanced understanding of important themes in contemporary African politics: constitutionalism, democratic politics and governance, women's rights, the African Union, securitization of development, civil society, and debates concerning global terrorism and the war on terror. As such, it will be of great interest to scholars, civil society organizations, and public policy makers interested in contemporary African politics." -- Publisher's web site Front Matter....Pages i-xiii Introduction....Pages 1-12 Africa’s “Constitutionalism Revival”: False Start or New Dawn?....Pages 13-59 Some Perspectives on Durability and Change Under Modern African Constitutions....Pages 61-100 Promoting Gender Equality in the Era of Democracy and Constitutionalism in Southern Africa....Pages 101-129 Dressing and Addressing the Kenyan Judiciary: Reflecting on the History and Politics of Judicial Attire and Address....Pages 131-166 The African Union and Article 4(h): Understanding Changing Norms of Sovereignty and Intervention in Africa Through an Integrated Levels-of-Analysis Approach....Pages 167-203 Electoral Democracy and Election Coalitions in Former Settler Colonies in Africa: Is Democracy on Trial or in Reverse Gear in Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire and Zimbabwe?....Pages 205-239 Major Challenges of Governance in Africa Today....Pages 241-263 State, Civil Society and Democracy in Kenya: Kenyans for Peace with Truth and Justice (KPTJ) and the Political Crisis of 2007–2008....Pages 265-295 Back Matter....Pages 297-299 This volume explores contemporary political developments in various parts of Africa in the age of democracy, constitutionalism, the securitization of development, and global terrorism. The contributions by leading observers of constitutionalism and African politics in the context of a global political and economic system provide a nuanced understanding of important themes in contemporary African politics: constitutionalism, democratic politics and governance, women's rights, the African Union, securitization of development, civil society, and debates concerning global terrorism and the war on terror. As such, it will be of great interest to scholars, civil society organizations, and public policy makers interested in contemporary African politics.-- Provided by publisher