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This Routledge academic book examines the complex dynamics of state-society relations across Africa's fifty-four states through the lens of so-called 'big men' and their influence on the continent's political and economic landscape. The contributors analyse the emergence and proliferation of these powerful figures, their role in shaping Africa's development trajectories, and the intricate relationships between state institutions, big men, and citizens. By interrogating these patterns across different disciplines and national contexts, the work provides critical insights into how predatory state-society relations have evolved and continue to shape governance, power structures, and citizen engagement throughout the African continent.

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Africa's Big Men explores varying forms of state-society relations across fifty-four African states through rigorous academic analysis.

Multiple contributors examine the evolution of big men figures and their complicated interactions within Africa's political and economic systems.

The book investigates the relationship between the state, big men, and citizens, offering interdisciplinary perspectives on predatory governance patterns.

Routledge publishes this work as part of the Global Africa series, positioning it within contemporary African studies scholarship.

Contributors engage with questions about political and economic development, making this resource valuable for students and researchers studying African governance.

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03 April 2018
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