Lindsay Whitfield Libri

The book explores the transformative changes in Africa since 1990, examining the varying realities and significant differences between African countries. It delves into the future of democracy across the continent, encouraging critical discussions among students through comparative analysis. By highlighting both progress and challenges, it aims to foster a deeper understanding of Africa's diverse political landscape.

Unpacking the puzzle of Ghana's struggle for economic development, Whitfield shows how the political legacies of colonialism cast a long and dark shadow over Ghana that also had implications for other African countries. This original interpretation is useful for researchers or students interested in the political economy of development in Africa.

This book provides four African country studies that illustrate challenges to economic transformation and the politics of implementing industrial policies.