Madagascar - Conflicts of Authority in the Great Island

This book shows how family affinities and community loyalties at the foundation of Madagascar's culture have influenced Malagasy nationalism and forged islandwide traditions. It explores the complex challenges facing Madagascar's resurgent democratic forces.

List of contents

1. The Virtue of Insularity 2. Politics: From Paternalism to Revolution 3. Ratsiraka's Republic: Revolution as Myth 4. Society in Modern Madagascar 5. Madagascar's Economy: Flight from Reality 6. Conclusion: Continuity as Revolution

Summary

This book shows how family affinities and community loyalties at the foundation of Madagascar's culture have influenced Malagasy nationalism and forged islandwide traditions. It explores the complex challenges facing Madagascar's resurgent democratic forces.

Product details

• Authors: Philip M. Allen, Allen Philip M.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2020
• EAN: 9780367156060
• ISBN: 978-0-367-15606-0
• No. of pages: 271
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Geography, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, Regional Geography