John A A Ayoade
Biographic Data
| ID | 137686 |
|---|---|
| NAME | John A A Ayoade |
| GIVEN NAMES | John A A |
| FAMILY NAME | Ayoade |
| SIGNATURE | AYOADE J A A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Pennsylvania |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1978 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
States Without Citizens: An Emerging African Phenomenon
This chapter examines the causes and course of state pathology, which is becoming a characteristic of the African state system. The philosophical alienation from the colonial state engendered by the independence movements not only resulted in political disengagement, but gave rise to and sustained suspicion of the state. The disillusionment was stated even more forcefully by General Obasanjo, who said: Although in a different context, Nigeria was…
The Culture Debate in Africa
ture because itwas neither under siege nor at risk. Colonialism, however, assailed African culture to varying degrees in different countries. Each colonial power pursued a cultural policy that was thought most consonant with her philosophy of colonial administration. French Cartesianism operated under the assumption that the African had no culture, thus justifying the French mission civilisatrice of giving culture to Africans. French colonialists…
Ethnicity, Politics, and Development
A comparative analysis of ethnic patterns and politics in the developing world and their impact on economic and social development
Democracy and Pluralism in Africa
Examines the nature of democracy in African tradition, the role of constitutionalism and law, the implications of cultural and ethnic diversity, and the relation of African democracy and political organization to democracy and ideology elsewhere in the world.
Party and Ideology in Nigeria: A Case Study of the Action Group
Nigerian Politics before the military takeover of 1966 was characterized by periodic promises to endear the electorate to the political parties. For the Action Group, such promises were organized around certain issues that ultimately manifested as a concrete ideology. But the open declaration of ideology did not come until 1959 when the party made public a document containing a statement of its ideology. The ideology took time to grow but existed…
African Therapeutic Systems
Electoral Laws and National Unity in Nigeria
In 1939 Nigeria was divided into three Regions for purely administrative reasons. These regions, to all intents and purposes, did not constitute separate governments. In fact, between 1939 and 1945, these regions had no legislatures of their own. Even under the Richards' Constitution, when they had separate legislatures they had no independent powers. In practice the state legislatures under the Richards' Constitution (1946-1951) were no more tha…
The Political Economy of Wage Negotiation in The Tin Mining Industry in Nigeria
Electoral Laws and National Unity in Nigeria
In 1939 Nigeria was divided into three Regions for purely administrative reasons. These regions, to all intents and purposes, did not constitute separate governments. In fact, between 1939 and 1945, these regions had no legislatures of their own. Even under the Richards' Constitution, when they had separate legislatures they had no independent powers. In practice the state legislatures under the Richards' Constitution (1946-1951) were no more tha…
The Political Economy of Wage Negotiation in The Tin Mining Industry in Nigeria
African Therapeutic Systems
Electoral Laws and National Unity in Nigeria
In 1939 Nigeria was divided into three Regions for purely administrative reasons. These regions, to all intents and purposes, did not constitute separate governments. In fact, between 1939 and 1945, these regions had no legislatures of their own. Even under the Richards' Constitution, when they had separate legislatures they had no independent powers. In practice the state legislatures under the Richards' Constitution (1946-1951) were no more tha…
Party and Ideology in Nigeria: A Case Study of the Action Group
Nigerian Politics before the military takeover of 1966 was characterized by periodic promises to endear the electorate to the political parties. For the Action Group, such promises were organized around certain issues that ultimately manifested as a concrete ideology. But the open declaration of ideology did not come until 1959 when the party made public a document containing a statement of its ideology. The ideology took time to grow but existed…
Democracy and Pluralism in Africa
Examines the nature of democracy in African tradition, the role of constitutionalism and law, the implications of cultural and ethnic diversity, and the relation of African democracy and political organization to democracy and ideology elsewhere in the world.
Ethnicity, Politics, and Development
A comparative analysis of ethnic patterns and politics in the developing world and their impact on economic and social development
The Culture Debate in Africa
ture because itwas neither under siege nor at risk. Colonialism, however, assailed African culture to varying degrees in different countries. Each colonial power pursued a cultural policy that was thought most consonant with her philosophy of colonial administration. French Cartesianism operated under the assumption that the African had no culture, thus justifying the French mission civilisatrice of giving culture to Africans. French colonialists…
States Without Citizens: An Emerging African Phenomenon
This chapter examines the causes and course of state pathology, which is becoming a characteristic of the African state system. The philosophical alienation from the colonial state engendered by the independence movements not only resulted in political disengagement, but gave rise to and sustained suspicion of the state. The disillusionment was stated even more forcefully by General Obasanjo, who said: Although in a different context, Nigeria was…
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