Zaire - Continuity and Political Change in an Oppressive State

This book describes the historical setting of Zaire and focuses on economic and political developments during the Mobutu era. It examines the corrupt and closed political system, with its roots in the colonial state and precolonial political patterns.

List of contents

1. Introduction 2. The Historical Setting 3. The Zairian Polity 4. Society and Culture 5. Economics, Politics, and Interdependence 6. Zaire in the International Arena 7. Plus Ca Change ... Zaire and the Future

About the author

Winsome J Leslie

Product details

• Authors: Winsome J Leslie, Winsome J. Leslie
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.06.2019
• EAN: 9780367213893
• ISBN: 978-0-367-21389-3
• No. of pages: 216
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economic History, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Comparative Politics, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / African, Politics & government, Politics and government, Regional Geography, Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire), Democratic Republic of Congo, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / African Studies