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Revolution and democracy in Ghana : the politics of Jerry John Rawlings
- Title
- Revolution and democracy in Ghana : the politics of Jerry John Rawlings / Jeffrey Haynes.
- Author
- Haynes, Jeffrey, 1953-
- Publication
- Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2023.
- ©2023
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- Description
- 222 pages; 24 cm.
- Summary
- "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"--
- Series Statement
- Contemporary African politics series
- Uniform Title
- Contemporary African politics series.
- Subject
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Contents
- 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.
- Call Number
- ReCAP 23-3595
- ISBN
- 9781032135489
- 1032135484
- LCCN
- 2022041241
- OCLC
- 1342620874
- Author
- Haynes, Jeffrey, 1953- author.
- Title
- Revolution and democracy in Ghana : the politics of Jerry John Rawlings / Jeffrey Haynes.
- Publisher
- Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2023.
- Copyright Date
- ©2023
- Type of Content
- text
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- volume
- Series
- Contemporary African politics seriesContemporary African politics series.
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Chronological Term
- 1979-2001
- Research Call Number
- ReCAP 23-3595