An Introduction to Political Science in Nigeria

Edited by Adeoye A. Akinsanya Nasarawa State University, John A. Ayoade

Publication date:

19 July 2013

Length of book:

408 pages

Publisher

University Press of America

Dimensions:

229x152mm
6x9"

ISBN-13: 9780761857433

BOOK DESCRIPTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS

An Introduction to Political Science in Nigeria attempts to fill the void in the literature for undergraduate and graduate students in the Third World, particularly Nigeria, that are studying the arts, humanities, social sciences, education, and law. Primarily intended for introductory courses in political science and, specifically, Nigerian government, the material covers such areas as the foundations of political science, key concepts of political thought, political systems, citizenship, world order, and politics.

Preface
Acknowledgments

Introduction by Adeoye A. Akinsanya and John A. Ayoade

Part I: Foundation of Political Science

Chapter 1: The Nature and Scope of Political Science by E.B.A Agbaje
Chapter 2: Models of Democracy by Adeoye A. Akinsanya
Chapter 3: Introduction to Political Economy by Adeoye A. Akinsanya, ‘Gboyega Isijola, and Hussaini Hassan Tukur

Part II: Political Thought and Key Concepts

Chapter 4: Political Ideas and Political Ideologies by E.B.A. Agbaje
Chapter 5: The Role of the Individual in History by S.G. Ikoku
Chapter 6: State, Society and Nation by ’Bolaji O. Omitola
Chapter 7: Power, Influence and Authority by Cletus Egugbo
Chapter 8: Political and Social Change by Sunday O. Abang

Part III: Government, Political Systems, and the Citizen

Chapter 9: Constitutions and Constitutionalism by Rotimi Ajayi
Chapter 10: Political Parties and Pressure Groups by ’Gbenga Lawal
Chapter 11: Executive-Legislative Relations in Parliamentary and Presidential Governments by Adeoye A. Akinsanya, ’Bolaji O. Omitola, Sunday O. Abang, Cletus Egugbo, ‘Gboyega Isijola and Hussaini Hassan Tukur
Chapter 12: Executive-Legislative Relations in Ogun State, Nigeria during the Fourth Republic by Babatunde O. Oyekanmi
Chapter 13: Bureaucracy by Adeoye A. Akinsanya, Hussaini Hassan Tukur, and ‘Gboyega Isijola
Chapter 14: Public Policy Analysis by Hussaini Hassan Tukur

Part IV: World Politics and World Order

Chapter 15: Non-Alignment as an Approach to World Peace and the Nuclear Age: An Anthology by Adeoye A. Akinsanya, Sunday O. Abang, ‘Gboyega Isijola and Cletus Egugbo
Chapter 16: Nigeria’s Foreign Policy by ’Gbenga Lawal
Chapter 17: Nigeria and Its Neighbour in the Age of Climate Change: An Assessment of the Lake Chad Basin Area by Lere Amusan
Chapter 18: The Development of the African Union by Adeoye A. Akinsanya, ‘Gboyega Isijola and Hussaini Hassan Tukur
Chapter 19: Exit, Voice and the Nigeria Political System by Billy J. Dudley
Chapter 20: The Nigerian Planning Experience at the Grassroots by Olatunde J.B. Ojo
Chapter 21: Developmental Challenges and the Dilemma of Democratic Leadership Succession in Nigeria: Beyond the Third Term Agenda by E.B.A. Agbaje
Chapter 22: The Development and Problems of Nigerian Public Services by ’Bolaji O. Omitola
Chapter 23: The ‘Founding Fathers’ of the 1979 Nigerian Constitution, Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy by Adeoye A. Akinsanya
Chapter 24: Sustainable Tourism in Nigeria: Connecting the People and the Park by Adetola A. Omitola

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