Cameroon : politics and society in critical perspectives

Author(s)

• Gros, Jean-Germain

Bibliographic Information

Cameroon : politics and society in critical perspectives

edited by Jean-Germain Gros

University Press of America, c2003

• : cloth
• : pbk.

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [211]-222) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

By its geography and diversity, Cameroon has been called 'Africa's Crossroads.' Without a doubt, the vibrancy of Cameroon society and the richness of its culture attest to the merit of the moniker. Less remarkable has been Cameroon's attempt to democratize its political system and develop its relatively well-endowed economy for the benefit for all Cameroonians. Indeed, the persistence of autocratic rule in the face of popular demand for political change and government mismanagement of the economy-not to mention the country's delicate balance between Anglophone and Francophone regions-raise serious concerns about the future of a Cameroon at peace with itself and neighbors. There is even a nascent, pro-secession movement. Pulling together a group of Cameroon experts and Africanists, this book is a critical, comprehensive assessment of post-colonial Cameroon's struggle at nation-building, governance, democracy and economic development in a multiethnic state and society in which even 'non-political' issues (e.g., football or soccer and popular music) are politicized.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 List of Abbreviations Chapter 2 Foreword Chapter 3 Preface Chapter 4 Cameroon in Synopsis Chapter 5 Ahmadou Ahidjo Revisited Chapter 6 The Institutional Roots of the "Anglophone Problem" in Cameroon Chapter 7 Anglophone Political Struggles and State Responses Chapter 8 Cameroon: The Political Economy of Poverty Chapter 9 Elections and Democratization in Cameroon: Problems and Prospects Chapter 10 Football and Identity in Cameroon Chapter 11 Politics and Music in Cameroon Chapter 12 Bibliography Chapter 13 About the Editor and Contributors Chapter 14 Index

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BA68814845
• ISBN:
  • 0761825908
  • 0761825916
• LCCN: 2003053321
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Lanham, Md.
• Pages/Volumes: xxiv, 238 p.
• Size: 22 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : JQ3529.A15
  • DC21 : 320.96711
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Cameroon -- Politics and government -- 1960-
  • LCSH : Cameroon -- Social conditions -- 1960-