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Trade Unions and the Coming of Democracy in Africa

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  • © 2007

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  1. Jon Kraus
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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. Trade Unions in Africa’s Democratic Renewal and Transitions: An Introduction

    • Jon Kraus
    Pages 1-33

  3. Labor, Democracy, and Development in Senegal

    • Geoffrey Bergen
    Pages 35-59

  4. Labor Unions and “Democratic Forces” in Niger

    • Robert Charlick
    Pages 61-82

  5. Trade Unions, Democratization, and Economic Crises in Ghana

    • Jon Kraus
    Pages 83-121

  6. Trade Unions, Development, and Democratization in Zambia: The Continuing Struggle

    • Emmanuel Akwetey, Jon Kraus
    Pages 123-156

  7. Trade Union Struggles for Autonomy and Democracy in Zimbabwe

    • Richard Saunders
    Pages 157-197

  8. Organized Labor in the Republic of South Africa: History and Democratic Transition

    • William Freund
    Pages 199-227

  9. “Nothing to Lose but Their Subordination to the State”? Trade Unions in Namibia Fifteen Years after Independence

    • Gretchen Bauer
    Pages 229-254

  10. Conclusion: Trade Unions and Democratization in Africa

    • Jon Kraus
    Pages 255-286

  11. Back Matter

    Pages 287-296
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About this book

In this book, top scholars look at the efficacy of trade union and worker protest in overthrowing authoritarian governments in Africa. The analytical introduction and case studies from major African countries argue that unions were often the most important single social force in the democratization process.

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'The strength of the book rests on the authors' ability to comprehensively explore the historical, political and economic conditions for trade unions in various African democratic transitions...this carefully compiled and edited book is a "must-read" for all serious students of African politics and governance.' - Felix Benson Lombe, New Agenda

'This book is of immense importance for the establishment and consolidation of democracy in Africa.' - Johann Maree, South African Labour Bulletin

'...a timely and thought-provoking contribution...' - The Journal of Modern African Studies

About the authors

JON KRAUS is Professor Political Science, State University of New York Fredonia, USA.

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