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Democratization in Africa: African Views, African Voices -- Copyright -- Preface -- Contents -- Background and Purpose of the Workshops -- 1 The Movement Toward Democracy in Africa -- IMPACT OF NEW EXTERNAL ACTORS -- COLONIAL LEGACY AND DEMOCRATIC DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICAN SOCIETIES -- DEMOCRACY AND AFRICAN VALUES -- POLITICAL LIBERALIZATION AND DEMOCRATIZATION -- 2 Transitions to Democracy in Africa -- MODES OF TRANSITION IN AFRICA -- FUNDAMENTAL CHALLENGES TO DEMOCRATIC TRANSITIONS -- The Cult of Personality -- Zero-Sum Politics -- The Military -- Managing Ethnicity -- The Role of Women -- PRECONDITIONS FOR DEMOCRACY -- Legal Order and Basic Rights -- Values of Democracy -- Competent State -- ROLE OF CIVIL SOCIETY -- Committed Minority -- Courage -- 3 Democracy and Governance in Africa -- GOVERNANCE AND AFRICAN POLITICS -- POPULAR PARTICIPATION -- NEED FOR ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY -- CORRUPTION -- FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND HUMAN RIGHTS -- DECENTRALIZATION AND DEVOLUTION OF POWER -- MODES OF REPRESENTATION -- 4 Institutions Needed to Sustain Democracy -- CONSTITUTIONS -- RECONSTITUTING THE MILITARY -- INDEPENDENT COMMISSIONS -- TRANSNATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CENTER -- 5 Role of Extra-African Forces in Democratization -- PROBLEMS WITH AID IN AFRICA -- CHALLENGES FACED BY AFRICAN COUNTRIES -- ROLE OF DONORS IN DEMOCRATIZATION -- Assisting Political Change -- Removal of Dictators -- Reduction of Military Assistance -- Promotion of Civic Groups -- Improving Economic Conditions in Africa -- Forgiving Debt -- Reducing Western Trade Protectionism -- Instituting Fiscal Reforms -- Targeting Human Development -- Capital Flight -- Assistance with Institutional Change -- Constitutions -- Critical National Institutions -- The Press -- Civil Service -- Electoral Systems -- Greater Utilization of African Talent.

Includes index. ; The constitution of the Union.--Problems of state and government.--Politics.--Social conditions.--Appendix. ; Mode of access: Internet.

Appendices: C. Typical cases of vessels engaged in the American slave-trade, 1619-1864.--D. Bibliography p. [299]-325. ; Appendices: A. A chronological conspectus of colonial & state legislation restricting the African slave trade, 1641-1787.--B. A chronological conspectus of state, national & international legislation, 1788-1871. ; Cover title: Suppression of the slave-trade. ; Includes bibliographical references. ; Appendices: a. A chronological conspectus of colonial and state legislation restricting the African slave-trade, 1641-1787. b. A chronological conspectus of state, national, and international legislation, 1788-1871. c. Typical cases of vessels engaged in the American slave-trade, 1619-1864. ; Mode of access: Internet.

Special Passport, from the United States of America Department of State to Albion Winegar Tourgée, 1897-06-10, allowing Tourgée to proceed to his post in Bordeaux, France.

leyds-60-7406.pdf created from original pamphlet in the WJ Leyds Collection held in the Africana Section of the Stellenbosch University Library and Information Service. ; Opinion on article II, of the protocol of the treaty with the Orange Free State of the 17th March, 1897, by M.J. Farrelly, laid in at back of book.

Deftly illustrating how life circumstances can influence ethnographic fieldwork, Mwenda Ntarangwi focuses on his experiences as a Kenyan anthropology student and professional anthropologist practicing in the United States and Africa. Mwenda Ntarangwi studies the Western culture of anthropology from an outsider's viewpoint while considering larger debates about race, class, power, and the representation of the "other." Tracing his own immersion into American anthropology, Ntarangwi identifies textbooks, ethnographies, coursework, professional meetings, and feedback from colleagues and mentors that were key to his development. Reversed Gaze enters into a growing anthropological conversation on representation and self-reflexivity that ethnographers have come to regard as standard anthropological practice, opening up new dialogues in the field by allowing anthropologists to see the role played by subjective positions in shaping knowledge production and consumption.

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1. A New Take on an Old Term: Operationalizing the Diaspora Concept -- 2. An Exploration of the Relevant Literature -- 3. Still Waters: Understanding the Political Economy of the 1920s -- 4. Home Dock: The United States and the BSL -- 5. Charting the Black Atlantic: The UNIA and Its Location in African American Politics -- 6. Shipping Politics: The Case of the Black Star Line -- 7. Stormy Seas: Government Obstruction of BSL Transnational Goals -- 8. Marooned: The Rise and Fall of the Black Star Line -- 9. Clear Waters: Implications for the Study of Diasporas -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.

The self-governing colonies of the British Empire are not, it is true, states within the meaning of international law, for Great Britain has, among other things, the legal right to conclude with other nations treaties which affect her colonies. It is, moreover, too much to say that the self-governing colonies will become members of the family of nations. Still it is a fact that England has in recent years granted them more or less participation in the negotiation of treaties affecting their welfare; and in a recent treaty of general arbitration Great Britain expressly reserves "the right before concluding a special agreement in any matter affecting the interest of a self-governing Dominion of the British Empire, to obtain the concurrence therein of the Government of that Dominion." Consequently these colonies possess a certain standing in international relations which can not be overlooked, and which justifies some comparative study of their fundamental laws. The object of this paper is, therefore, to give a general sketch of the constitution of South Africa, recently approved by the English Parliament, in the light of the earlier constitutions similarly granted to Canada and Australia.

This transcript of a 1759 militia muster roll includes comapnies from Westchester and Suffolk Counties. The Westchester County muster roll includes many individuals from Connecticut and Long Island. Descriptions of the physical appearance of the soldiers are noted, along with their name, trade, and place of birth. Some of the individuals are clearly described having very dark skin coloring, suggesting they are African Americans or formerly enslaved people, or American Indians. The Westchester comapny was under the command of Captain Joshua Bloomer, with lieutenants Henry Bayeau and Joseph Bull. There were three companies from Suffolk County. The first company, commanded by Captain Gilbert Potter had lieutenants Joseph Brewster and Jesse Platt. The second company, captained by Barnabas Tuthill had lieutenants Daniel Gouldsmith and Daniel Griffen. The third company was captained by Stephen Sayre with lieutentants Elias Aasley and Jonathan Baker. Muster masters were George Muirson and Nathaniel Woodhull, who was probably the same General Nathaniel Woodhull considered a Revolutionary War martyr.

Includes index. ; The political history of slavery in the United States.--Legislative history of reconstruction. ; Mode of access: Internet.