Description: This book argues that civil wars in Africa stem from the contradictions and crises that have been generated by the post-colonial state as the result of the adverse effects of colonialism and the failure of successive generations of African leaders to lead the process of changi...
Brief description: Kelechi A. Kalu is professor of political science at the University of California, Riverside.
Review Quotes:
"This impressive volume contains a rich compendium of chapters that shine light on the causes of conflict and civil wars in Africa against the backdrop of its topsy-turvy colonial and post-colonial antecedents. Brilliantly edited by Kelechi A. Kalu and George K. Kieh, Jr., this book, among other things, proffers solutions for conflict amelioration critical for advancing political stability, peaceful coexistence, and splendid developments on the continent." --E. Ike Udogu, Appalachian State University
"A must-read to understand the vagaries of African nations' post-independence civil conflicts and the breadth of the complications that arise therefrom." --Egodi Uchendu, University of Nigeria "Kelechi A. Kalu and George Klay Kieh, Jr. Civil Wars in Africa provides an information-rich, fascinating and deep understanding of several African cases. This is a dispassionately objective work that can be used by students, teachers, and also applied by policymakers globally who seek to understand the dynamics underpinning Africa's civil wars. These narratives are grounded in the real dynamics behind the violence experienced in the different cases presented. A welcome addition to the literature." --Kwesi Aning, Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre