ISBN:
9781107171497
Language:
English
Pages:
xv, 202 Seiten
,
Diagramme
,
24 cm
DDC:
324.720967
Keywords:
Political campaigns
;
Politics, Practical
;
Elections
;
Social structure Political aspects
;
Local government
;
Africa, Sub-Saharan Ethnic relations
;
Political aspects
;
Africa, Sub-Saharan Politics and government
;
Subsaharisches Afrika
;
Politisches System
;
Wahl
;
Ethnische Identität
Abstract:
The challenge of winning votes and ethnic politics in Africa -- The theory of social ties and electoral politics -- Social structure and its origins -- Mobilization strategies and electoral outcomes in Senegal and Benin -- Intermediaries in urban and rural settings -- Social structure and ethnic politics in Africa and beyond -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: Socially salient identities in Senegal and Benin -- Appendix B: The role of social and political leaders in Senegal and Benin -- Appendix C: Additional electoral data for Senegal and Benin -- Appendix D: Incumbent support in urban and rural areas in Senegal
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 186-198) and index
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