Beyond Plunder Toward Democratic Governance in Liberia by AmosSawyer Hardcover, 243 Pages, Published 2005 by Lynne Rienner Publishers ISBN-13: 978-1-58826-384-1, ISBN: 1-58826-384-3
"Can a stable political order be established in Liberia in the aftermath of the collapse of governance and a horrendous period of pillage and carnage? Amos Sawyer argues that the task can indeed be accomplished - but only in the context of new constitutional arrangements and governing institutions that differ markedly from those of the past. Sawyer draws deeply on his experience as head of state as he explores new ways of establishing co ..."
"Liberia is a West African country whose history is intricately tied to America's past and Africa's future. Unique in its origins as a colony for resettling free blacks from the United States, the nation nevertheless experienced a progressive centralization of state power closely resembling the typical postcolonial political order in Africa.Amos Sawyer is himself a part of Liberian history. As president, and before that as a political sc ..."
"Africa has made remarkable strides since the beginning of the 21st century as a result of sustained efforts by many African leaders and policy-makers. In particular, Adebayo Adedeji can be applauded for his role in helping to shape Africa s development agenda twenty years ago, at a time when Africa s political and economic ferment began. His contributions to Africa s development were wide ranging, particularly during his tenure as Execu ..."
The Emergence of Autocracy in Liberia Tragedy and Challenge by AmosSawyer Paperback, 418 Pages, Published 1992 by Institute For Contemporary Studies ISBN-13: 978-1-55815-191-8, ISBN: 1-55815-191-5
"Various African nations have undergone conflict situations since they gained their independence. This book focuses on particular countries that have faced conflict (civil wars and genocide) and are now in the process of rebuilding their political, economic, social, and educational institutions. The countries that are addressed in the book include: Rwanda, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In ad ..."
"Since the publication of the first edition in 1977, Africa has established itself as a leading resource for teaching, business, and scholarship. This fourth edition has been completely revised and focuses on the dynamism and diversity of contemporary Africa. The volume emphasizes contemporary culture civil and social issues, art, religion, and the political scene and provides an overview of significant themes that bear on Africa's place ..."
"Jessica Schafer has been a researcher in international development studies and
professor at the University of Ottawa from 2006 to ... He is the editor of African
Journal of Political Science and International Relations, editor of a peer-reviewed
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"In these six historical romances, the reader is immersed in stories of true heroism when men and women strode bravely into the face of danger to save the ones they love. CASCADING WATERWORKS Busy with her downtown beautification work, Elina Marshall witnesses near calamity as Lathe Dailey, Flora’s new town manager, rescues a widow and her children from a downburst when the old railroad water tower fails. The Marshall family soon attends ..."
"Various African nations have undergone conflict situations since they gained their independence. This book focuses on particular countries that have faced conflict (civil wars and genocide) and are now in the process of rebuilding their political, economic, social, and educational institutions. The countries that are addressed in the book include: Rwanda, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In ad ..."