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Explore the complex evolution of African political institutions in The Precarious Balance: State And Society In Africa. Published by Routledge, this text examines the transition from independence through periods of consolidation and subsequent deterioration of state structures. This work addresses the challenges faced by state officials, including external economic dependency and a scarcity of technical and economic resources. It investigates why public policies, though agreed upon, often face ineffective implementation due to the limitations of weak state institutions. While many scholars focus on state-building, this book provides a systematic look at the decline of the state and its relationship with society. It serves as a detailed resource for understanding the diminished capacity of states to regulate their societies in a changing global landscape.

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Analyzes the historical process of political institution consolidation and deterioration in African states since independence.

Examines how external economic dependency and resource scarcity impact the ability of state officials to regulate society.

Provides a systematic study of the decline of the state, moving beyond traditional state-building research.

Investigates the gap between the agreement on public policies and their actual implementation by weak institutions.

Offers a detailed look at the relationship between state power and societal needs within the African context.

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Release Date
07 May 2019
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26 June 2019

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