Political Science in Africa: Freedom, Relevance, Impact

Liisa Laakso; Siphamandla Zondi

doi:10.5040/9781350299535

Political Science in Africa: Freedom, Relevance, Impact

Liisa Laakso
, Siphamandla Zondi

Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation

Nordic Africa Institute

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Abstract

Bringing together African and international scholars, this book gives an account of the present state of the discipline of political science in Africa - generating insights into its present and future trajectories, and assessing the freedom with which it is practiced. Tackling subjects including the decolonization of the discipline, political scientists as public intellectuals, and the teaching of political science, this diverse range of perspectives paints a detailed picture of the impact and relevance of the political science discipline on the continent during the struggles for democratization, and the influence it continues to exert today.

Original language	English
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.
Number of pages	274
ISBN (Electronic)	9781350299528
ISBN (Print)	9781350299504
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.5040/9781350299535
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2023

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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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