Political adjustment or domestic pressure: Democratic politics and political choice in Africa

Summarises recent political change in Africa warning against view that the end of authoritarianism equals greater political stability and asking whether a transition towards sustainable democratic systems has taken place. Considers the causes of continuing political turbulence and the challenges new...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Third world quarterly 1992-01, Vol.13 (3), p.539-551
1. Verfasser:	Riley, Stephen P
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Africa Authoritarianism Democracy Democracy Directions Economic reform Government and politics Liberalism Political corruption Political elections Political parties Political pluralism Political protests Presidential elections
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Zusammenfassung:	Summarises recent political change in Africa warning against view that the end of authoritarianism equals greater political stability and asking whether a transition towards sustainable democratic systems has taken place. Considers the causes of continuing political turbulence and the challenges new governments face, which may lead to renewed authoritarianism.
ISSN:	0143-6597 1360-2241
DOI:	10.1080/01436599208420294