 | ISBN: 978-1-58826-384-1 $65.00 | |
| ISBN: 978-1-62637-099-9 $65.00 | ||
| 2005/243 pages/LC: 2005010746 | ||
Sawyer draws deeply on his experience as head of state as he explores new ways of establishing constitutional foundations for democratic governance. Though he focuses on Liberia (and to some extent Sierra Leone and Guinea), his work speaks profoundly to the many other parts of Africa where the governing systems established at independence have broken down with often tragic consequences.
"Beyond Plunder is masterfully written. In it, academics and policy makers will find a refreshing, alternative explanation for Liberia's civil war and the continuing crisis on the continent."—William E. Allen, International Journal of African Historical Studies
"Amos Sawyer tells an absorbing story of the recent political tragedy in Liberia—and adds both a personal and a theoretical dimension that draw out the special significance of the story not only for Liberia, but for similar crises throughout Africa."—William Murphy, Northwestern University