 | ISBN: 978-1-58826-452-7 $65.00 | |
| ISBN: 978-1-58826-477-0 $25.00 | ||
| 2006/226 pages/LC: 2006011923 Challenge and Change in African Politics Related titles: The Global Politics of AIDS edited by Paul G. Harris and Patricia D. Siplon and The Church and AIDS in Africa by Amy S. Patterson | ||
Patterson directly tackles the topics of power, representation, accountability, and leadership. She closely examines the impact of formal and informal institutions, transitions to democratic governance, and pressures from the international community. Her focus on the politics of state actions brings to the forefront the crucial need for a new, constructive, and sustainable politicization of the struggle against AIDS.
"Likely to appeal to both specialists and readers new to the topic.... Rich in detail.... For readers trying to get a handle on why African governments have had such difficulty dealing with the epidemic, Patterson's book is a good introduction."—Josh Busby, Political Science Quarterly
"Patterson has written an important book, one that shows how historical realities mix with political culture and the dialectics of the interactions between local and global processes to produce dissimilar results in African states struggling against AIDS.... I strongly recommend [it]."—Chimaraoke O. Izugbara, African Studies Review
"Explores the political capacity of various states to develop and institutionalize solutions to this devastating epidemic.... Highly recommended."—Choice
"Patterson's welcome book reveals how the unique characteristics of the modern African state both help and hinder the battles being waged against the AIDS epidemic on the continent."—Robert L. Ostergard, Jr., University of Nevada-Reno