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Revolution and Democracy in Ghana: The Politics of Jerry John Rawlings

Revolution and Democracy in Ghana: The Politics of Jerry John Rawlings

Haynes, Jeffrey

Paperback

Series: Contemporary African Politics

African HistoryGeneral Political ScienceGeneral Racism & Ethnic Studies

ISBN10: 1032135492
ISBN13: 9781032135496
Publisher: Routledge
Published: Aug 26 2024
Pages: 222
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This book analyses Flight-Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings' plans for radical democratisation in Ghana, involving ordinary people directly in the country's political and economic decision-making processes.

Rawlings came to power in Ghana in late 1981 determined to restructure the characteristics of Ghana's political and economic systems. Despite Rawlings' aim to bring ordinary Ghanaians into the decision-making process, his regime was still heavily dependent on the support of the military and attempts at direct democracy ultimately ended in failure. Outside analysts have viewed his plans as one of Africa's most draconian economic reform programmes. The book traces this turbulent period of Ghana's history, showing Rawlings' development from a fiery revolutionary to a democracy-supporting politician adept at winning elections. It investigates how, despite frequent coup attempts and the loss of most of its original civilian support base, the regime was able to remain in power, overseeing a halt to economic decline and a return to growth.

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