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. NIGERIA. SPECTRUM BOOKS.

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.

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Since the late 1980s the changing dynamic of global development has driven the tide of democratic expansion in the developing world. In Africa, western donors have sought to impose 'neo-liberal' visions of socio-economic and political institution-building, spreading political reforms and economic liberalisation with far-reaching consequences. This book questions the assumption that Africa was lacking the essential components for a spontaneous transition to democracy. He explores the dynamic, but contradictory, links between external and internal dimensions of neo-liberal democratic expansion in Africa, focusing on Nigeria. Tar dissects the struggles for democracy, and for democratic policy and practice in a country with rich economic potential but a troubled political dispensation. 288pp, UK. I B TAURIS.

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.

Explores the service-citizenship nexus in Nigeria, using the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme as an empirical backdrop. It attempts to understand the relationship between civic service and citizenship on the one hand, and it examines the question as to whether youth service promotes a sense of citizenship and patriotism on the other. 84pp, SENEGAL. CODESRIA.