Books in the Africa in the New Millennium series

Shows how the struggle for democracy has been waged in civil society, through opposition parties, and amongst traditionally marginalised groups like women and the young. This book also considers the remaining impediments to democratisation, in the form of a powerful police force and damaging structural adjustment policies.

Arguing that authors like Chinua Achebe, Ngugi wa Thiongo and others have helped to create a distinct African political philosophy.

A study of the dynamics of human survival in African cities today.

This title presents real-life experiences and an analysis of democracy in practice in contemporary Africa.

This title provides a study of the African intelligentsia in Africa and the diaspora.

Ghana has witnessed a 'revolution through the ballot box', since its return to constitutional rule in 1993. How has Ghana faced up to the problems of institution-building, state-market relations and democratic leadership? This book looks at this and other issues, assessing the future of the democratic experiment of this country.

This title presents real-life experiences and an analysis of democracy in practice in contemporary Africa.