Economic Development and Nigerian Foreign Policy (STUDIES IN AFRICAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT)

A study of the political economy of foreign relations in the third world in general and in Nigeria in particular. Highlights the coalitions and contradictions that inform the rubric of the Nigerian economy and demonstrates how they shape and direct foreign relations. Explains Nigeria's historical experiences and conflicts that have been generated through the interplay of colonialism, the transition to political independence, neocolonialism, and globalization. The author teaches political science at the University of Northern Colorado. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)