eTHniciTY anD DeMocraTisaTion in aFrica
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................................................................................................................................................................ 6 introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 7 revisiting the literature ................................................................................................................................. 8 exploring the linkage(s) ..............................................................................................................................12 some Theoretical Perspectives on ethnicity ........................................................................................14 emerging issues ...............................................................................................................................................19 Democratisation in Post-cold War africa: emerging challenges ..................................................21 references..........................................................................................................................................................25
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