This volume presents a collection of selected speeches by Shehu Shagari, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from 1979 to 1983. Edited by Aminu Tijjani and David Williams, the book outlines Shagari’s political philosophy, national development strategies, and his vision for Nigeria during the Second Republic. Through these speeches, Shagari articulates his goals for economic progress,…
Dictionary of African Biography, Volume 1: Abach–Brand provides an authoritative collection of biographical entries on significant figures from across the African continent. Edited by Emmanuel K. Akyeampong and Henry Louis Gates, Jr., this volume is part of a six-volume reference work produced by Oxford University Press in 2012. The entries cover individuals from ancient to contemporary time…
Southern Africa after Zimbabwe examines the shifting political landscape in the region in the early 1980s following Zimbabwe’s independence in 1980. Alex Callinicos analyzes the effects of Zimbabwe’s liberation on neighboring countries and evaluates the broader regional struggle against colonialism, apartheid, and imperialism. The book provides insights into the dynamics of revolutionary mo…
Zimbabwe: The First Decade, 1980–1990 provides a comprehensive overview of the political, social, and economic developments that shaped Zimbabwe in its first ten years after independence. Produced as an official national publication, the book documents major achievements, challenges, and transformations in governance, national unity, education, health, agriculture, infrastructure, and foreign…
Buku Indonesia: Manusia dan Masyarakatnya adalah karya dokumenter visual yang memotret keberagaman manusia dan budaya Indonesia. Foto-foto utama diambil oleh Ian Charles Stewart, dengan tambahan karya fotografer lain seperti Gene Christy, Nora Suryanti, Virginia White, dan Edith Somerset. Naskah penyerta ditulis oleh Ian Charles Stewart dan Judith Shaw, lalu diterjemahkan ke dalam bahasa Indone…
The War in Angola: A Socio-Economic Study provides an analytical overview of the armed struggle in Angola against Portuguese colonial rule, focusing on the period leading up to independence. Written by Mario de Andrade and Marc Ollivier, the book examines the root causes of the conflict, the development of liberation movements, and the socio-economic structure shaped by colonial exploitation. I…
This book presents an analytical study of the revolutionary development of Vietnam during the twentieth century. Thomas Hodgkin explores the historical processes that shaped Vietnam’s struggle against colonial domination and its pursuit of national liberation. Drawing on political writings, historical documents, and the ideology of key figures such as Ho Chi Minh, the author examines the moti…
This volume presents a comprehensive examination of security and defence issues in both the Pacific region and the wider global context. Edited by Desmond Ball and Cathy Downes, the book brings together leading scholars and practitioners to analyze regional strategic dynamics, defence policies, military capabilities, and evolving geopolitical challenges. It explores how political, economic, and…
This book provides a comprehensive examination of theoretical approaches used to explain international politics. Charles Reynolds discusses the nature of political explanation, the development of theoretical frameworks in international relations, and the methodological issues surrounding the study of global political behavior. By analyzing major theories and their applications, the book offers …
This classic work by Frederick L. Schuman examines the fundamental nature of international politics, focusing on the tension between anarchy and efforts to create order in the world system. The author analyzes the behavior of states, sources of conflict, the role of power, diplomacy, war, and emerging global institutions. Through historical and theoretical perspectives, the book provides a comp…