{"product_id":"coup-dztat-in-africa-nicole-godfrey-9798859857159","title":"Coup d'État in Africa: Military Takeover and Political Turmoil in Africa","description":"Military coups have been a major obstacle to democracy and development in Africa for decades. In recent years, there has been a resurgence of coups, with countries such as Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Sudan all experiencing military takeovers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book examines the causes, consequences, and prevention of military coups in Africa. It argues that coups are a complex phenomenon with multiple causes, but that three key factors are often present: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWeak political institutions: Countries with weak political institutions, such as a lack of separation of powers or an independent judiciary, are more vulnerable to coups.\u003cbr\u003eEconomic decline: Economic decline can lead to popular discontent and provide an opportunity for the military to intervene.\u003cbr\u003eEthnic or religious divisions: Countries with deep ethnic or religious divisions are more likely to experience coups, as the military can be used to suppress dissent or to seize power in the name of a particular group.\u003cbr\u003eThe book also examines the consequences of military coups. Coups can have a devastating impact on a country's political stability, economic development, and human rights. They can also lead to civil wars and other forms of violence. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book concludes by discussing the challenges of preventing military coups. No single solution, but a combination of measures, such as strengthening political institutions, promoting economic development, and reducing ethnic and religious divisions, can help to reduce the risk of coups. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book \"Coup d'État in Africa is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the causes, consequences, and prevention of military coups in Africa. It is also a timely book, as the continent has experienced a recent resurgence in coups.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nicole Godfrey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 8859857155\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798859857159\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 68\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.14d","brand":"Nicole Godfrey","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45897492955391,"sku":"9798859857159","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c0fe2f9d-1e31-425b-b09f-88d7a02996c0.jpg?v=1721374055","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/coup-dztat-in-africa-nicole-godfrey-9798859857159","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}