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  • How to Rig an Election

    by Nic Cheeseman, Brian Klaas ...
    An engrossing analysis of the pseudo-democratic methods employed by despots around the world to retain controlContrary to what is commonly believed, authoritarian leaders who agree to hold elections are generally able to remain in power longer than autocrats who refuse to allow the populace to vote. In this engaging and provocative book, Nic Cheeseman and Brian Klaas expose the limitations of ... Read more

    $35.99 USD

  • Institutions and Democracy in Africa

    How the Rules of the Game Shape Political Developments

    Edited by Nic Cheeseman ...
    Historically, African political institutions such as constitutions, legislatures and judiciaries have been seen as weak and vulnerable to manipulation, leading some to claim that the continent is 'institutionless'. However, recent developments including the consolidation of presidential term limits in a number of countries demonstrate that this depiction is no longer tenable. By drawing attention ... Read more

    $36.09 USD

  • The Rise of Authoritarian Middle-Powers and What It Means for World Politics

    by Marie-Eve Desrosiers, Nic Cheeseman ...
    Series series Elements in International Relations
    In recent years, a group of influential authoritarian states has emerged that fall between the ranks of great powers and small states. These authoritarian middle-powers – such as Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates – exert considerable influence, particularly in their region. Yet this development has been overlooked in favor of a focus on superpowers, especially China and Russia. We therefore ... Read more

    $18.89 USD

  • How to Rig an Election

    by Nic Cheeseman, Brian Klaas ...
    An engrossing analysis of the pseudo-democratic methods employed by despots around the world to retain controlContrary to what is commonly believed, authoritarian leaders who agree to hold elections are generally able to remain in power longer than autocrats who refuse to allow the populace to vote. In this engaging and provocative book, Nic Cheeseman and Brian Klaas expose the limitations of ... Read more

    $11.59 USD

  • The Moral Economy of Elections in Africa

    Democracy, Voting and Virtue

    by Nic Cheeseman, Gabrielle Lynch, Justin Willis ...
    Do elections turn people into democratic citizens? Elections have long been seen as a way to foster democracy, development and security in Africa, with many hoping that the secret ballot would transform states. Adopting a new approach that focusses on the moral economy of elections, Nic Cheeseman, Gabrielle Lynch and Justin Willis show how elections are shaped by competing visions of what it means ... Read more

    $38.59 USD

  • The Politics of Development

    Edited by Claire Mcloughlin, Sameen Ali, Kailing Xie, Nic Cheeseman, David E. Hudson ...
    A pathbreaking introduction to the controversial, contested and deeply political topic of development. Written in an engaging and eminently readable style, leading authors invite readers to examine the political dynamics behind some of today’s most complex global issues, from rising inequality and social exclusion to the climate crisis. By confronting false assumptions and dispelling myths, the ... Read more

    $65.69 USD

  • In the Name of the People

    How Populism is Rewiring the World

    by Tendai Biti, Nic Cheeseman, Christopher Clapham, Ray Hartley, Greg Mills, Juan Carlos Pinzón, Lyal White ...
    Shaken by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and staggering after the COVID-19 pandemic, the global political order is entering a new era of volatile uncertainty that may roll back the gains of the last century.Open democracies, where opponents respect one another even as they contest for power, are under threat from the rising tide of populism. In this stark new world, political opponents are ... Read more

    $8.39 USD

  • Turning Points in African Democracy

    by Professor Abdul Raufu Mustapha, Nic Cheeseman, Patricia Daley, Tarik Dahou, Vincent Foucher, Lindsay Whitfield, Lindsay Whitfield, Eric Morier-Genoud, Francis Akindes, Jeremy Seekings0, Jocelyn Alexander1, Miles Larmer2 ...
    Radical changes have taken place in Africa since 1990. What are the realities of these changes? What significant differences have emerged between African countries? What is the future for democracy in the continent?The editors have chosen eleven key countries to provide enlightening comparisons and contrasts to stimulate discussion among students. They have brought together a team of scholars who ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • The African Affairs Reader

    Key Texts in Politics, Development, and International Relations

    Edited by Nic Cheeseman, Lindsay Whitfield, Carl Death ...
    African Affairs is the top journal in African Studies and has been for some time. This book draws together some of the most influential, important, and thought provoking articles published in its pages over the last decade. In doing so, it collates essential cutting-edge research on Africa and makes it easily available for students, teachers, and researchers alike. The African Affairs Reader is ... Read more

    $28.49 USD

  • The Oxford Handbook of Kenyan Politics

    Edited by Nic Cheeseman, Karuti Kanyinga, Gabrielle Lynch ...
    Series series Oxford Handbooks
    Kenya is one of the most politically dynamic and influential countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Today, it is known in equal measure as a country that has experienced great highs and tragic lows. In the 1960s and 1970s, Kenya was seen as a ''success story" of development in the periphery, and also led the way in terms of democratic breakthroughs in 2010 when a new constitution devolved power and ... Read more

    $42.29 USD

  • Coalitional Presidentialism in Comparative Perspective

    Minority Presidents in Multiparty Systems

    by Paul Chaisty, Nic Cheeseman, Timothy J. Power ...
    Series series Oxford Studies in Democratization
    This book provides the first cross-regional study of an increasingly important form of politics: coalitional presidentialism. Drawing on original research of minority presidents in the democratising and hybrid regimes of Armenia, Benin, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Kenya, Malawi, Russia, and Ukraine, it seeks to understand how presidents who lack single party legislative majorities build and manage ... Read more

    $32.99 USD

  • Routledge Handbook of African Politics

    Edited by Nic Cheeseman, Andrea Scheibler, David M. Anderson ...
    Series series Routledge International Handbooks
    Providing a comprehensive and cutting edge examination of this important continent, Routledge Handbook of African Politics surveys the key debates and controversies, dealing with each of the major issues to be found in Africa’s politics today.Structured into 6 broad areas, the handbook features over 30 contributions focused around:The StateIdentityConflictDemocracy and Electoral Po... ... Read more

    $101.99 USD