{"product_id":"9780745320373","title":"African Political Parties: Evolution, Institutionalisation and Governance","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe authors of this collection interrogate the political health of African political parties and evaluate the theory and practice of party functions, ideology and structure. Through fresh analysis using a variety of case studies, they question the democratic credentials of African political parties and propose new methods for achieving inclusive, broad-based representation. Themes include the evolution and institutionalisation of African political parties; the unique historical, political and social circumstances that shaped their structures and functions.Morten Bøås 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. Case studies include Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe and many others.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pluto Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47025237197040,"sku":"9780745320373","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780745320373_p0.jpg?v=1772804964","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780745320373","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}