Post-Colonial Society: The Algerian Struggle for Economic, Social, and Political Change, 1965-1990

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Abucar (social science, U. of Swaziland, South Africa) looks at the relationship between the government and the people of Algeria in developing the colonial agrarian economy after independence; and at the factors that contributed to it, such as the nationalization of natural resources, the institutionalization of workers, and the development of a national culture. He draws conclusions from Algeria's successes and failures that might be applied elsewhere. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

The publisher, Peter Lang Publishing
Abucar's study explains how Algeria's current political problems are a product of the Algerian struggle for development and traces these problems from the outset of Algerian independence. A struggle for power continues between under-privileged groups and the petite bourgeoisie who have ruled Algeria since independence. The driving forces behind this struggle are the search for equality, justice and individual freedom. The use of religion as a means to achieve power is also explored. This concise and well-rounded picture of the current political, economic and social crisis will interest scholars in a number of social science disciplines, especially Third World development and African Studies. M.S. Mukras, Department of Economics, University of Botswana This book makes a significant contribution to the debate on social, political and economic development in former colonial dependencies. Current problems in Algeria can better be understood from a holistic perspective. Professor Abucar in his review of processes, between 1965 and 1990, has achieved this objective. Sheldon G. Weeks, Director of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Botswana


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Abucar (social science, U. of Swaziland, South Africa) looks at the relationship between the government and the people of Algeria in developing the colonial agrarian economy after independence; and at the factors that contributed to it, such as the nationalization of natural resources, the institutionalization of workers, and the development of a national culture. He draws conclusions from Algeria's successes and failures that might be applied elsewhere. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)


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