Critical perspectives in politics and socio-economic development in Ghana / / edited by Wisdom J. Tettey, Korbla P. Puplampu, and Bruce J. Berman.

• Superior document: African social studies series, v. 6
• TeilnehmendeR: Tettey, Wisdom.; Puplampu, Korbla P.; Berman, Bruce, 1942-
• Year of Publication: 2003
• Language: English
• Series: African social studies series ; v. 6.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (475 p.)
• Notes: Description based upon print version of record.

This volume provides a comprehensive and integrated analysis of Ghanaian politics, economy and society, outlining tensions, dilemmas and prospects that the country has to contend with. The chapters critically examine the performance and prospects of democratic institutions and processes; responses to, and impact of, economic policies and programs; and how culture intersects with the preceding developments to shape socio-economic and political institutions and practices. The collection is divided into four thematic sections: Politics, the State and Democratic Consolidation Economic Crisis and Neo-Liberal Reforms: Responses and Implications Indigenous Institutions and the Shaping of Development Culture, Indigenous Knowledge and Development It combines rich, recent, empirical material with sophisticated theoretical analyses, and brings unique interdisciplinary perspectives to bear on the issues examined.

Table of Contents

Contents; Acknowledgements; List of Abbreviations; List of Tables, Boxes and Figures; Note on Contributors; Introduction - Ghana and the Experience of 'Development'; SECTION ONE - POLITICS, THE STATE AND DEMOCRATIC CONSOLIDATION; SECTION TWO - ECONOMIC CRISIS AND NEO-LIBERAL REFORMS: RESPONSES AND IMPLICATIONS; SECTION THREE - INDIGENOUS INSTITUTIONS AND THE SHAPING OF DEVELOPMENT; SECTION FOUR - CULTURE, INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AND DEVELOPMENT; References; Index