An introduction to african politics, routledge, 2000, ch. A theoretical framework for understanding the practice of politics in africa from. Neff 9 themovingitcz 9 naturalregions 11 continentsadrift 3 the historical context thomas otoole 25 thepeoplingofafrica 26 politicalpatternsofthepast 33 slavetrade 46 trade,exploration,andconquest 49 thecolonialperiod 53 conclusion 57 4 african politics donald. The neopatrimonial character of african states has increasingly been invoked to explain the politics of agricultural stagnation across the continent. The school of thought behind this research program, which the author refers to as the neopatrimonialism school, has produced an impressive literature on africa. Studies in comparative modernization series volume 90, issue 3 of studies in comparative modernization series. Pdf neopatrimonialism in africa and beyond researchgate. Jan 24, 2010 neopatrimonialism is the foundation stone for the system which drives african politics.
Aug 19, 2014 the close and preferential relations between france and its former african colonies known as francafrique show that neopatrimonialism is becoming more and more global chapter 15. Neopatrimonial politics in the anc african affairs. Neopatrimonialism in africa and beyond in searchworks catalog. Neopatrimonialism refers to the coexistence and interaction of formal and informal. Neopatrimonialism in africa and beyond bach daniel c. Three years in the making, the handbook is arguably the most comprehensive overview of african politics currently available on the market and we hope it will become a standard reference book for students seeking to understand the development of, and transitions within, contemporary africa.
Second, it considers explanations that relate to the partys historical ties to criminal networks and pressures arising from the transition to majority rule and contemporary electoral politics. To what extent is neopatrimonialism the unchanging way in. Neopatrimonialism, good governance, corruption and accounting in africa. Pdf quasi states sovereignty international relations and. The third and final part is devoted to the role of neopatrimonialism in nonafrican contexts. This book is a theoretical and comparative study of neopatrimonialism. Traditional patrimonialism and modern neopatrimonialism sage research papers in social sciences, ser.
During the past two decades, neopatrimonialism has become the convenient, all purpose, and ubiquitous moniker for african governance. James currey, 2003 contains key selections from the bayart, chabal and daloz and jackson and rosbert, as well as a range of important related texts. Routledge studies in african politics and international relationsneopatrimonialism, a system whereby rulers use state resources for personal benefit and to secure the loyalty of clients in the general population, is central to any teaching or conceptualisation of contemporary african politics. In conclusion, neopatrimonialism is the unchanging in the way in which africa works to the extent that it remains present across the african continent with persisting characteristics playing a prominent role in political and economic systems. Following the neopatrimonialism paradigm, it can be hypothesised that in african states informal politics of the rulers infringe on the collection of taxes and in turn reduce state revenues.
Critical reflections article pdf available in world politics 673. Neopatrimonialism in africa and beyond 2012, paperback. Neopatrimonialism may underlie or supplant the bureaucratic structure of the state in that only those with connections have the real power, not those who hold higher positions. Neopatrimonialism in africa and beyond routledge studies in african politics and international relations book 1 kindle edition by bach, daniel c. Neopatrimonialism is the foundation stone for the system which drives african politics.
The dominant paradigm for understanding african politics for most of the postcolonial era was some variation of the neopatrimonial thesis with which jean francois medard is so prominently associated e. Although such practices are widespread in other parts of the. Its main emphasis is on current issues in african politics, economies, societies and international relations. African politics, contemporary proponents picture africas current political. Listofillustrations ix preface xi 1 introduction april a. Neopatrimonialism and the political economy of economic. Because it is social accepted, neopatrimonial politics have managed to permeate all political levels, affecting the distribution of resources and distorting development plans and diverting aid funds to ensure the survival of the system. Neopatrimonialism is a system of social hierarchy where patrons use state resources in order to. Neopatrimonialism and the discourse of state failure in africa. This is why you remain in the best website to see the incredible book to have. Issues and trends in contemporary african politics.
The study of african states and their internal politics necessarily involves the study of. Popular african politics books meet your next favorite book. The term neopatrimonialism was first used by eisenstadt 1973 to distinguish patrimonialism in. Neopatrimonialism in africa and beyond download ebook. Pdf neopatrimonialism and the political economy of economic. The school of thought behind this research program, which the author refers to as the neopatrimonialism school. Neopatrimonialism in africa and beyond ebok daniel c. Further criticisms include that it undermines political institutions and the rule of law, and is a corrupt but not always illegal practice. Issues in the contemporary politics of subsaharan africa. Neopatrimonialism, a system whereby rulers use state resources for personal benefit and to secure the loyalty of clients in the general population, is central to any teaching or conceptualisation of contemporary african politics. This module examines theoretically and empirically the government and politics of africa, focusing in particular on subsaharan africa, insofar as it is possible to explore a vast continent of 53 states, 48 of which lie partly or entirely below the sahara. Neopatrimonialism revisited beyond a catchall concept.
The case of tax collection in zambia abstract following the neopatrimonialism paradigm, it can be hypothesised that in african states informal politics of the rulers infringe on the collection of taxes and in turn reduce state revenues. The second section is much more focused on contemporary and novel ways of inter. Power, patronage, and gatekeeper politics in south africa alexander beresford abstract this article examines the rise of gatekeeper politics within the anc, drawing on an analysis of anc discussion documents, key informant interviews with senior partyof. The routledge handbook of african politics democracy. The african basis of democracy and politics for the common good. Neopatrimonialism and the political economy of economic performance in africa. Oct 12, 2012 neopatrimonialism in africa and beyond certainly moves beyond orthodox presentations of neopatrimonialism and the african state, but whilst it offers glimpses of new directions, new approaches, new ways of engaging with this idea at different levels and in different contexts, it does not in itself offer anything particularly new or radical in. Traditional patrimonialism and modern neopatrimonialism. Neopatrimonialism in africa and beyond routledge studies on. Neopatrimonialism in africa and beyond 2012, paperback for. As with many other contested development concepts such as democracy or poverty, it has come into use and has been refined within a starkly divided research context. Although some academics argue that it is a sign of underdevelopment and backwardness or the phenomenon that prevents development from taking place, others have insisted that it is a political system that fits african social frameworks. Neopatrimonialism and public sector performance and reform.
Read the fulltext online edition of issues and trends in contemporary african politics. Indeed, over the last thirty years or so, the subdiscipline has expanded in scope and ambition, and leads the way in major fields of research, such as the study of ethnicity and identity politics. It is intended not only for students and academic specialists, but also for general readers and practitioners with a concern for modern africa, living. Through an examination of the neopatrimonialist literature on african states, this paper argues that what informs such problematic scholarship, inscribed on the conceptual and analytical landscape of the weberian.
The books casestudy approach within a broad perspective is essentially heuristic. This book is a theoretical and comparative study of neopatrimonialism in africa and across world regions. This paper is a critical interrogation of the dominant africanist discourse on african state forms and its relationship with what is seen as pervasive state failure on the continent. Because it is social accepted, neopatrimonial politics. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading neopatrimonialism in africa and beyond routledge studies in african politics. Neopatrimonialism and agricultural development in africa. Diagnosing african politics range of the discourses include dissecting the colonial encounter and its political economy, postcolonial nation building, statecivil society relations, political transitions, social movements in the political process, gender and politics, parties and other political institutions and, more recently, the. Neopatrimonialism, which is a modern form of the traditional patrimonial form of. Neopatrimonialism in africa and beyond 1st edition. The methodological limitations of much contemporary literature on neo. Finally, the article investigates whether neopatrimonialism is a reflection of broader tendencies within south african political and economic life.
Pdf neopatrimonialism and the political economy of. What is novel about neopatrimonial regimes is the extent to which personalism. This article tests this proposition for the case of zambia. An exceptional lens on african politics the conceptual elaboration of neopatrimonialism has not occurred in a vacuum. Rethinking patrimonialism and neopatrimonialism in africa jstor. Eisenstadt, in his 1973 book traditional patrimonialism and modern neopatrimonialism, deriving it from max webers term, patrimonialism, who used the term to describe a system of rule based on administrative and military personnel, who were responsible only to the ruler. The neopatrimonial character of african states has increasingly been invoked to. Scholars and students of african politics address some of the thorniest issues of our time. Neopatrimonialism in africa and beyond download ebook pdf. Thandika mkandawire neopatrimonialism and the political economy of economic. Neopatrimonialism in africa and beyond certainly moves beyond orthodox presentations of neopatrimonialism and the african state, but whilst it offers glimpses of new directions, new approaches, new ways of engaging with this idea at different levels and in different contexts, it does not in itself offer anything particularly new or radical in. Pdf neopatrimonialism, good governance, corruption and. Origin and definition of the term neopatrimonialism as a distinct term is generally held to have originated with shmuel n.
Neopatrimonialism is a commonly used concept in political science1. Not just growth at first glance, africa appears to be on the right track. Neopatrimonialism and the discourse of state failure in. Neopatrimonialism in africa and beyond african affairs. Neopatrimonialism and political regimes routledge handbook of. The journal of modern african studies offers a quarterly survey of developments in modern african politics and society. Idealism versus pragmatism article pdf available in journal of accounting in emerging economies 72 may 2017 with. How does neopatrimonialism affect the african state. Neopatrimonialism in africa and beyond routledge studies. Neopatrimonialism in africa and beyond by daniel c.
Neopatrimonialism in africa and beyond routledge studies in. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. So deeply embedded is this view among mainstream thinkers, that underneath every policy lurks neopatrimonialism, that the idea has come to be imbued with the air of. Neopatrimonialism in africa and beyond 1st edition daniel c. It is intended not only for students and academic specialists, but also for general readers and practitioners with a concern for modern africa, living and working both inside and outside the continent. Neopatrimonialism in africa and beyond routledge studies in african politics and international relations book 1 ebook. African countries need economic transformation, to sustain propoor growth, to cope with population increases, to become competitive in the global economy and last but not least to create the conditions for better governance. Apr 25, 20 andrea is a dphil candidate in african history at the university of oxford, and a member of st hughs college. Mar 01, 20 neopatrimonialism, a system whereby rulers use state resources for personal benefit and to secure the loyalty of clients in the general population, is central to any teaching or conceptualisation of contemporary african politics. Neopatrimonialism in africa and beyond 1st edition daniel. The routledge handbook of african politics, published last month, is the product of a collaboration between 35 established and emerging africanist academics.
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