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Neopatrimonialism in Africa and beyond

by Daniel Bach, Mamoudou Gazibo

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Neopatrimonialism, a system whereby rulers use state resources for personal benefit and to secure the loyalty of clients in the general population, is central to any teaching or conceptualisation of contemporary African politics. This book is a theoretical and comparative study of neopatrimonialism.

Political corruptionPolitics and governmentPolitical ethicsAfrica, politics and governmentCorruption (Politique)Morale politiquePolitique et gouvernementPOLITICAL SCIENCEPolitical ProcessGeneralInternationale PolitikInternationaler Vergleich