Revolution and democracy in Ghana : the politics of Jerry John Rawlings / Jeffrey Haynes.

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ISBN
9781003229773 electronic book
1003229778 electronic book
9781000837681 electronic book
1000837688 electronic book
1000837734 electronic book
9781000837735 (electronic bk.)
9781032135489 hardcover
9781032135496 paperback
Dil Kodu
İngilizce
Yazar
Haynes, Jeffrey, 1953-
Yayın Bilgisi
Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2023.
©2023
Fiziksel Niteleme
1 online resource (222 pages).
Dizi
Contemporary African politics series
İçindekiler Notu
Revolutionary populism and democracy in Ghana -- The Armed Forces Revolutionary Council and 'housecleaning' -- Rawlings and populist revolution -- 'Popular power' and authoritarian populism -- Economic recovery and popular discontent -- Return of multi-party democracy -- Rawlings' elected presidency and democratisation -- Jerry John Rawlings: Personal, political and institutional legacies.
Özet, vb.
"This book analyses Flight-Lieutenant Jerry Rawlings' plans for radical democratisation in Ghana, involving ordinary people directly in the country's political and economic decision-making processes. Rawlings came to power in Ghana in late 1981 determined to restructure the characteristics of Ghana's political and economic systems. Despite Rawlings' aim to bring ordinary Ghanaians into the decision-making process, his regime was still heavily dependent on the support of the military and attempts at direct democracy ultimately ended in failure. Outside analysts have viewed his plans as one of Africa's most draconian economic reform programmes. The book traces this turbulent period of Ghana's history, showing Rawlings' development from a fiery revolutionary to a democracy-supporting politician adept at winning elections. It investigates how, despite frequent coup attempts and the loss of most of its original civilian support base, the regime was able to remain in power, overseeing a halt to economic decline and a return to growth. Building on over thirty years of research, including contemporaneous interviews conducted by the author during Ghana's 'revolutionary' period, this book will be of interest to researchers of African history and politics"-- Provided by publisher.
Konu
Rawlings, Jerry J., __ 1947-2020.
Democracy __ Ghana.
Ghana __ Politics and government __ 1979-2001.
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