Perspectives on Nation-State Formation in Contemporary Africa by Godknows Boladei Igali

Perspectives on Nation-State Formation in Contemporary Africa by Godknows Boladei Igali

The challenge of state formation and national integration is evident, and the need for a solution is even more demanding in places like Africa where nation states were formed under very special historical circumstances. In Perspectives on Nation-State Formation in Contemporary Africa, author Godknows Boladei Igali presents a digest that examines the challenges of state formation and national integration in Africa and off ers preferred solutions within the context of the symbolic diversities. In this study, Igali outlines the immediate context and challenges of national integration in Africa in its human dimension. He reviews the political formations of ancient Africa-which varied in size, philosophical premise, and organisational structures-and discusses partition, military invasions, conquest, and colonisation. He then addresses colonial rule or administration, African nationalism, and decolonisation and analyses the process of nation-state formation in post-independent Africa from the perspective of the political systems and ideologies Reviewing a wide range of time from ancient times through the colonial period and since independence, this survey discusses the processes of national integration and nation-state formation in Africa, providing perspectives that deepen the understanding of these nation-building processes.

Igali, Godknows: - Godknows Igali holds a PhD in Politics and International Studies from the University of Venezuela, Caracas. He had also studied at the University of Port Harcourt, University of Lagos and the Bible Faith Training Centre, Lagos. A career diplomat and seasoned technocrat, he has held a number of top public appointments in Nigeria. His other books include Global Trends in State Formation, Virtuous within the Vile: Performance and Integrity in Public Service, The Diplomacy of Economic Development, The Truth of God's Blessing: Lessons from the Story of Jacob and Perspectives on Nation State Formation in Contemporary Africa. Dr Igali is also an avid environmentalist and climate change advocate and sits on the board of several international charity and academic institutions. He is also a recipient of numerous national and international awards.

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ISBN 13	9781490720890
ISBN 10	1490720898
Title	Perspectives on Nation-State Formation in Contemporary Africa
Author	Godknows Boladei Igali
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Trafford Publishing
Year published	2014-04-14
Number of pages	338
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