An Introduction to Political Science in Nigeria

by Adeoye A. Akinsanya (Editor), John A. Ayoade (Editor)

Overview

An Introduction to Political Science in Nigeria attempts to fill the void in the literature for undergraduate and graduate students in the Third World, particularly Nigeria, that are studying the arts, humanities, social sciences, education, and law. Primarily intended for introductory courses in political science and, specifically, Nigerian government, the material covers such areas as the foundations of political science, key concepts of political thought, political systems, citizenship, world order, and politics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761857440
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	07/19/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	512
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Adeoye A. Akinsanya, Ph.D, a professor of political science at the Tai Solarin University of Education, in Ijagun, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State Nigeria, studied at The Universities of Ibadan,Chicago, and Pittsburgh. He taught international economic relations and public administration at the Universities of Lagos, Ilorin, Calabar, and Uyo, Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, University of South Carolina, Columbia, and the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria. Akinsanya has received various fellowships (Ford Foundation, Fulbright, World Society Foundation, and Commonwealth University Academic Staff Fellowships). He has published widely in the field of political economy.

John Adebunmi Ayoade, a professor of political science obtained his Ph.D in political science from the University of Ibadan where he later taught until his retirement. He is an adjunct professor at the African Studies Center, University of Pennsylvania. Ayoade was a Fulbright scholar at the Boston University; president of the Nigerian Political Science Association, 1988-1990; director of studies at the defunct Centre for Democratic Studies, Abuja, 1990-1995; and dean of The Faculty of Social Sciences. Ayoade has published widely in comparative politics and international relations.

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments

Introduction by Adeoye A. Akinsanya and John A. Ayoade

Part I: Foundation of Political Science

Chapter 1: The Nature and Scope of Political Science by E.B.A Agbaje
Chapter 2: Models of Democracy by Adeoye A. Akinsanya
Chapter 3: Introduction to Political Economy by Adeoye A. Akinsanya, ‘Gboyega Isijola, and Hussaini Hassan Tukur

Part II: Political Thought and Key Concepts

Chapter 4: Political Ideas and Political Ideologies by E.B.A. Agbaje
Chapter 5: The Role of the Individual in History by S.G. Ikoku
Chapter 6: State, Society and Nation by ’Bolaji O. Omitola
Chapter 7: Power, Influence and Authority by Cletus Egugbo
Chapter 8: Political and Social Change by Sunday O. Abang

Part III: Government, Political Systems, and the Citizen

Chapter 9: Constitutions and Constitutionalism by Rotimi Ajayi
Chapter 10: Political Parties and Pressure Groups by ’Gbenga Lawal
Chapter 11: Executive-Legislative Relations in Parliamentary and Presidential Governments by Adeoye A. Akinsanya, ’Bolaji O. Omitola, Sunday O. Abang, Cletus Egugbo, ‘Gboyega Isijola and Hussaini Hassan Tukur
Chapter 12: Executive-Legislative Relations in Ogun State, Nigeria during the Fourth Republic by Babatunde O. Oyekanmi
Chapter 13: Bureaucracy by Adeoye A. Akinsanya, Hussaini Hassan Tukur, and ‘Gboyega Isijola
Chapter 14: Public Policy Analysis by Hussaini Hassan Tukur

Part IV: World Politics and World Order

Chapter 15: Non-Alignment as an Approach to World Peace and the Nuclear Age: An Anthology by Adeoye A. Akinsanya, Sunday O. Abang, ‘Gboyega Isijola and Cletus Egugbo
Chapter 16: Nigeria’s Foreign Policy by ’Gbenga Lawal
Chapter 17: Nigeria and Its Neighbour in the Age of Climate Change: An Assessment of the Lake Chad Basin Area by Lere Amusan
Chapter 18: The Development of the African Union by Adeoye A. Akinsanya, ‘Gboyega Isijola and Hussaini Hassan Tukur
Chapter 19: Exit, Voice and the Nigeria Political System by Billy J. Dudley
Chapter 20: The Nigerian Planning Experience at the Grassroots by Olatunde J.B. Ojo
Chapter 21: Developmental Challenges and the Dilemma of Democratic Leadership Succession in Nigeria: Beyond the Third Term Agenda by E.B.A. Agbaje
Chapter 22: The Development and Problems of Nigerian Public Services by ’Bolaji O. Omitola
Chapter 23: The ‘Founding Fathers’ of the 1979 Nigerian Constitution, Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy by Adeoye A. Akinsanya
Chapter 24: Sustainable Tourism in Nigeria: Connecting the People and the Park by Adetola A. Omitola

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What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

A more comprehensible and stimulating introduction to the discipline of political science than this book, which also attracts and sustains the interest of new undergraduates, does not yet exist…in the market in Nigeria. —Professor R. A. Akindele, Department of Public Administration, Nasarawa State University, Nigeria

Compiled and edited by two of [Africa’s] foremost and long-serving political scientists, this volume...address[es] the fundamentals of political science from particularly refreshing African perspectives... —Professor Adigun B. Agbaje, professor of political science, deputy vice-chancellor (academics), University of Ibadan, Nigeria

...An ideal introductory book…filling a huge gap in the stock of contemporary materials for teaching political science…It has brought out the key features and concerns of the nation’s politics and the underlying historical, philosophical, ideological, socio-cultural, and economic factors…. —Professor W. O. Alli, Department of Political Science, University of Jos, Nigeria.

…A landmark book on Nigerian politics....comprehensive [and]...a must-read. —Professor Layi Abegunrin, Department of Political Science, Howard University, Washington, D.C.