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Africa's First Democrats : Somalia's Aden A. Osman and Abdirazak H. Hussen by Abdi Ismail Samatar (2016, Trade Paperback)

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Weight: 0.91 lbs. Language: English. Number of Pages: 300. ISBN10: 0253022304. Publication Date: 2016-09-26. Publisher: Indiana University Press.

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Abdi Ismail Samatar provides a clear and foundational history of Somalia at the dawn of the country's independence when Africa's first democrats appeared. While many African countries were dominated by authoritarian rulers when they entered the postcolonial era?and scholars have assumed this as a standard feature of political leadership on the continent?Somalia had an authentic democratic leadership. Samatar's political biography of Aden A. Osman and Abdirazak H. Hussen breaks the stereotype of brutal African tyranny. Samatar discusses the framing of democracy in Somalia following the years of control by fascist Italy, the formation of democratic organizations during the political struggle, and the establishment of democratic foundations in the new nation. Even though this early state of affairs did not last, these leaders left behind a strong democratic legacy that may provide a model of good governance for the rest of the continent.

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Indiana University Press
ISBN-10
0253022304
ISBN-13
9780253022301
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Author
Abdi Ismail Samatar
Publication Name
Africa's First Democrats : Somalia's Aden A. Osman and Abdirazak H. Hussen
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2016
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
300 Pages

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9in
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0.6in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
14.1 Oz

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Dt407.S25 2016
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College Graduate Student
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"A masterpiece on the short-lived democratic period in Somali history supported by Abdi Ismail Samatar's rigorous scholarship and superb analytical skills." --Mohammed Hassen Ali, Georgia State University, This study is important because it draws attention to the gamut of stereotypes and wisdoms espoused by critics of African leaders. . . . We all must salute Samatar for his courage to exonerate a couple of African leaders from the court of academic vilification., "Africa's First Democrats challenges several stereotypes about the workings and growth of democracy on the African continent. More than that, Africa's First Democrats opens up space for a broader rereading of African history and holds the possibility for a more extensive anti-racist and anti-colonial project that has long animated pan-African politics across the globe."--Joshua Inwood, Pennsylvania State University, Politcal Geography "Abdi Samatar's book Africa's First Democrats is of significance to geographical studies of Africa for three main reasons: (i) its decolonial approach; (ii) its dissection of democratic political leadership and political parties; (iii) its documentation of a historical period in Somalia, when political leaders advocated a vision of a united Somalia that transcended contemporary representation of the country as a 'failed state' wracked by atavistic tribalism."--Patricia Daley, Oxford University, Political Geography "This study is important because it draws attention to the gamut of stereotypes and wisdoms espoused by critics of African leaders. . . . We all must salute Samatar for his courage to exonerate a couple of African leaders from the court of academic vilification."-- American Historical Review "Going beyond postcolonial analysis, decolonization encourages re-thinking the world from Africa, from Latin America, from indigenous places, and from marginalized academia. Samatar's book does precisely this, rethinking our concepts of statehood, democracy and leadership from Africa, and from Somalia particularly."--Sarah Radcliffe, Cambridge University, Political Geography "Excellent.13 2014"-- African and Asian Studies "Abdi Ismail Samatar, in this political biography and history of Somalia's early years of independence, makes the point that democracy cannot be consolidated without democrats or leaders who cherish democratic values and principles, and who are determined to govern accordingly."--Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill "A masterpiece on the short-lived democratic period in Somali history supported by Abdi Ismail Samatar's rigorous scholarship and superb analytical skills."--Mohammed Hassen Ali, Georgia State University
Table of Content
Preface & Acknowledgments List of Selected Dates 1. Leadership in Africa 2. Aden: From an Orphan to a Nationalist Leader 3. Abdirazak: From Camel Boy to Freedom Fighter 4. The Somali Youth League and the Nationalist Project: 1943?1960 5. The First Republic: Institutional Foundations of Democracy 1960?1964 6. The Second Republic: Democratic Trailblazing 7. The March toward Dictatorship: 1967?1974 8. Conclusion Bibliography Notes Index, Preface & Acknowledgments List of Selected Dates 1. Leadership in Africa 2. Aden: From an Orphan to a Nationalist Leader 3. Abdirazak: From Camel Boy to Freedom Fighter 4. The Somali Youth League and the Nationalist Project: 1943-1960 5. The First Republic: Institutional Foundations of Democracy 1960-1964 6. The Second Republic: Democratic Trailblazing 7. The March toward Dictatorship: 1967-1974 8. Conclusion Bibliography Notes Index
Copyright Date
2016
Topic
Political Ideologies / Democracy, World / African, Africa / East
Lccn
2016-028457
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
History, Political Science

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This is a great book to read. I would recommend to anybody that would like to know how Somalia gained it's Independence from Italy & Great Britain and the friendship between president Aden Abdullah & Prime Minister Abdirizak Haji Hussein.
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