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This book places literature on the post-colonial African state in conversation with literature on modern authoritarianism. The book presents an original framework, 'institutionalized arbitrariness', to explain how modern authoritarian rulers project arbitrary power, even in environments of relatively functional state institutions and rule of law.

Women and Power in Africa examines women's experiences in African politics as aspirants to public office, as candidates in election campaigns, and as elected representatives.

This book examines the logic of electoral competition and policymaking in Africa's emerging multiparty democracies.