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Informationen zum Autor Usman A. Tar received a PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies with distinction from the Department of Peace Studies! University of Bradford. He also received M.Sc. in International Relations (distinction) and B.Sc. in Political Science (first class) from the University of Maiduguri! Nigeria. He holds a Lectureship position at the University of Maiduguri (on leave). He has held teaching and research positions at the Africa Centre/Department of Peace Studies! University of Bradford! and participated in a number of international conferences and workshops. He is a member of the Editorial Boards of the Review of African Political Economy (Sheffield); Information and Democracy (London Metropolitan University) and has previously served as contributing editor to Peace! Conflict and Development (University of Bradford). He has published in peer review journals and contributed chapters in edited books. His research interests include International Relations - theory & practice; Politics of Development; Peace! Conflict and Security; Governance and Democracy; State! Civil Society & Citizenship. In Africa, western donors have sought to impose 'neo-liberal' visions of socio-economic and political institution-building, spreading political reforms and economic liberalisation with far-reaching consequences. This title questions the assumption that Africa was lacking the useful components for a spontaneous transition to democracy. Zusammenfassung In Africa, western donors have sought to impose 'neo-liberal' visions of socio-economic and political institution-building, spreading political reforms and economic liberalisation with far-reaching consequences. This title questions the assumption that Africa was lacking the useful components for a spontaneous transition to democracy. Inhaltsverzeichnis TABLE OF CONTENTS1 Introduction: Concepts, Context and Substance of the Book 2 Global and Local Discourses: Civil Society and the Achievements of Democracy 3 External and Internal Dimensions of Democratic Expansion: Towards a Synergy 4 The Evolution of Civil Society: Contemporary Character and Democratic Potentials 5 Confrontations with the State: Labour Movements and Civic Associations 6 Civil Society and Electoral Process: from Illusion to Reality 7 Conclusion: A Critique of Neoliberal Democracy, the State and Civil Society...
