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The book explores the role of hereditary chiefs in Africa, arguing that rather than undermining democratic processes, they can actually support and enhance them. It delves into the complex relationship between traditional leadership and modern governance, highlighting how these chiefs contribute to social cohesion and community engagement in democratic practices. Through various examples, the author illustrates the nuanced ways in which traditional authority can coexist with and even bolster democratic ideals in African societies.
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The Paradox of Traditional Chiefs in Democratic Africa, Kate Baldwin
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- The Paradox of Traditional Chiefs in Democratic Africa
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kate Baldwin
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 260
- ISBN13
- 9781107127333
- Rating
- 4.15 out of 5
- Description
- The book explores the role of hereditary chiefs in Africa, arguing that rather than undermining democratic processes, they can actually support and enhance them. It delves into the complex relationship between traditional leadership and modern governance, highlighting how these chiefs contribute to social cohesion and community engagement in democratic practices. Through various examples, the author illustrates the nuanced ways in which traditional authority can coexist with and even bolster democratic ideals in African societies.