Nationalism and Development in Africa: Selected Essays

By James Smoot Coleman

Book Overview

James Smoot Coleman was the leading theorist of his time in African political studies. His work fused liberal-democratic idealism and scientific realism. These essays represent the evolution of his thought from deep insight into African nationalism to a refined theory of modernization. The collection is an indispensable contribution to the intellectual history of comparative African politics, essential to scholars and others who grapple with problems in African development.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520083741
• ISBN13: 9780520083745
• Release Date: October 1994
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.2"