A theoretical deconstruction of the concept of civil society, civility and related themes, and an empirical analysis of the radicalisation process in southern Nigeria. Illustrated with nine line figures. BNS, 304pp, UK. ROUTLEDGE, 0415947855

A Critical look at the main issues behind democratic failure in Nigeria. Drawing lessons from the experiences of civil society and democracy in Algeria, South Africa and other countries, the author traces the liberatory dimensions of religion and argues that it can be an instrument for a just, democratic society in Nigeria. Notes, index, xviii, 305pp. SPECTRUM BOOKS LTD, 9780290168

Argues that if human rights NGOs in Nigeria are to popularly legitimise themselves then almost all of them must undergo a fundamental revision of form, concept and activist methods and that only a transition to a mass movement model will ensure the legitimisation of most Nigerian and African human rights NGO communities. 258pp, USA. AFRICA WORLD PRESS.

A collection of essays looking at the role of indigenous modes of social and political organisations, especially community based organisations and other grassroots institutions in the governance of various ethnic groups in Nigeria. Index, refs, map, xviii, 259pp, NIGERIA. HEINEMANN EDUCATIONAL BOOKS NIGERIA, 9781293136

Explores the problematics of democratic consolidation, conflicts and reforms in Nigeria’s contemporary political history. It analyses the, history, structures and dynamics of low intensity conflicts, the neo-liberal economic and political reforms, the war against corruption, as well as the challenges of democratization, good governance and development. 320pp, UK. ADONIS & ABBEY.