Dr. Nasong’o is Assistant Professor of International Studies at Rhodes College, Memphis, Tennessee. He completed his Ph.D. at Northeastern University, Boston.
2008 0-7734-5237-0 This study explores and the shifting modes of politics in nine African countries as manifested in transitions from colonialism to political independence. Utilizing various theoretical approaches, the work interrogates the conjecture of change and continuity with a view to evaluating the depth of political reform, its impact and prospects.