Nigeria Since Independence and the Impact of Non-Governmental Organizations on Democratization (Studies in African Economic and Social Development, V. 20)

Bradley (political science, Indiana U. at Kokomo) argues that non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Nigeria act as stabilizing agents protecting the democratization project from forces of anarchy and authoritarianism. He explores Nigeria's recent history, discussing the role of NGOs in mediating with competing internal forces such as the military, ethnic and religious strife, regional discord. Issues of resource allocation play a significant role throughout the discussion. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)