{"product_id":"african-political-parties","title":"African Political Parties","description":"This book interrogates the political health of African political parties and evaluates the theory and practice of party functions, ideology and structure. Through fresh analysis using a variety of case studies, the authors question the democratic credentials of African political parties and propose new methods for achieving inclusive, broad-based representation. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThemes include the evolution and institutionalisation of African political parties; the unique historical, political and social circumstances that shaped their structures and functions. In the governance trajectory, the authors question the relationship between African political parties and government; political parties and representation; political parties and electoral systems; and political parties and parliament.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCase studies include Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe and many others.","brand":"Pluto Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56408780538200,"sku":"9780745320373","price":38.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780745320373.jpg?v=1779865263","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/african-political-parties","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}