Democracy and Dictatorship in Ghana and Tanzania

Pinkney, R.

An examination of the evolution of democracy in Ghana and Tanzania, following long periods of single-party and military rule, and looks at the current and potential obstacles to democratic development. After discussing the nature of democracy, the author goes on to consider the conditions which have made the emergence of multi-party politics possible in Ghana and Tanzania. The book looks at the balance of forces between governments and campaigners for pluralist democracy, and at the outcomes that emerged.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 1997-05-29

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780333631751

DOI: 10.1057/9780230379589

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 230