"Crippled Giant is an excellent summary of Nigerian political history.... The work is notable for even-handed analysis of both history and theory. The result is an introduction of the highest quality to the study of Nigerian politics." African Studies Review
"Osaghae, an academic with a refreshingly neutral and understated approach to the maddening follies of his government, has produced a highly readable overview of Nigeria's politics, economy, and foreign relations. Rich in detail, his account is also a useful tour of earlier thematic treatments of the subject." Foreign Affairs
..". well-written, coherent narrative and thoughtful, balanced analysis of Nigeria s political history from 1960 to 1996." A. H. M. Kirk-Greene, St. Antony s College, Oxford
Eghosa Osaghae s study leads him to the conclusion that Nigeria s problems are not of recent making but can be traced to structural impediments from colonial times."
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"Crippled Giant is an excellent summary of Nigerian political history.... The work is notable for even-handed analysis of both history and theory. The result is an introduction of the highest quality to the study of Nigerian politics." African Studies Review
"Osaghae, an academic with a refreshingly neutral and understated approach to the maddening follies of his government, has produced a highly readable overview of Nigeria's politics, economy, and foreign relations. Rich in detail, his account is also a useful tour of earlier thematic treatments of the subject." Foreign Affairs
..". well-written, coherent narrative and thoughtful, balanced analysis of Nigeria s political history from 1960 to 1996." A. H. M. Kirk-Greene, St. Antony s College, Oxford
Eghosa Osaghae s study leads him to the conclusion that Nigeria s problems are not of recent making but can be traced to structural impediments from colonial times."
Imprint | Indiana University Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | October 1998 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | October 1998 |
Authors | Eghosa E. Osaghae |
Dimensions | 216 x 140 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 368 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-253-21197-2 |
Barcode | 9780253211972 |
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LSN | 0-253-21197-2 |