Issue of Political Ethnicity in Africa

Issue of Political Ethnicity in Africa

by E. Ike Udogu

Part of Routledge Revivals

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"This title was first published in 2001. The central characteristics of political ethnicity and its dysfunctional attributes in African politics is vexing to Africa's policy makers. Moreover, as a conflictive ideology in national and international politics, many political actors would rather avoid it. In the past, nationalists have blamed ethnic chauvinists for fanning the embers of ethnicity, but today they realize they may have underestimated its prominence in African politics."--Provided by publisher.

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    How does Udogu define "political ethnicity" and differentiate it from ethnicity as a cultural or social phenomenon, highlighting its unique "dysfunctional attributes" in African politics?

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    The publisher's description notes that nationalists "underestimated its prominence." How does Udogu illustrate this historical miscalculation, and what lasting implications does he suggest this oversight has had for African governance?

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    The book states that political actors "would rather avoid" political ethnicity. What reasons does Udogu provide for this reluctance, and what are the potential consequences when such a powerful force is sidestepped?

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