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The perverse manifestation of civil society: evidence from Nigeria

Authors :
Ikelegbe, Augustine
Source :
The Journal of Modern African Studies. March, 2001, Vol. 39 Issue 1, p1, 24 p.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

This article evaluates the role of civil society in economic and political reform in Nigeria. The author addresses the negative aspects of civil groups in the developing democracy, focusing on the divisive, parochial and divergent nature of civil groups in plural soceities.

Subjects

Subjects :
Nigeria -- Social aspects
Civil society -- Nigeria
Economic development -- Social aspects
Social problems -- Nigeria
Democracy -- Social aspects
Regional focus/area studies

Details

ISSN :
0022278X
Volume :
39
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The Journal of Modern African Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.75809308

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