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PSCI0431A-F09

Seminar on African Government

Seminar on African Government: The Political Economy of the Neo-Patrimonial State
Sub-Saharan Africa has been described as being in a state of permanent crisis, a place where disorder and chaos reign and where states are weak. How to political regimes form and stay in power in such an environment? What accounts for their survival in the face of tremendous political and economic challenges? This seminar examines the political economy of regime survival in neo-patrimonial states. Case studies include Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. 3 hrs. sem.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92576
Subject Code:
PSCI
Course Number:
0431
Section Identifier:
A

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PSCI 0431

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Fall 2009

PSCI0431A-F09 Seminar (Horning)