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Summary:

"The nature of the state and the ideological thrust of state policies continue to shape the character of the economy and social relations in Nigeria.This book analyzes how neo-liberal state economic policies and political reforms have impacted on state-society relations, economic and class configurations, social composition of power, social welfare and cohesion in post-military Nigeria. The Nigerian state more than ever remains a contested political project, with trepidation over its course and future. This collection points to key policy recommendations that may be crucial in redirecting the future of the country."--Provided by publisher.

Table of Contents:

• Introduction: State, Society and Economy in a Neo-liberal Regime / Said Adejumobi
• SECTION I: STATE, SOCIETY AND SOCIAL CONFLICTS
• The Press and the Democratic Question: Narrating Ethno-Religious Identities and Conflicts in Nigeria / Wale Adebanwi
• Ethno-Religious Conflicts and National Security in Nigeria: Illustrations from the "Middle Belt" / Samuel Egwu
• Beyond Electoral Democracy: An Anatomy of Ethnic Minority Insurgency in Nigeria's Oil Niger Delta / Cyril Obi
• Women's Empowerment / Julie Sanda
• SECTION II: ECONOMIC ISSUES
• Economic Reforms and Social Welfare / Ademola Ariyo
• Corruption in Nigeria / Antonia T. Okoosi-Simbine.

Contributors:

Adejumobi, Said

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Item content: English

Subjects:

Nigeria — Economic conditions — 21st century

Nigeria — Social policy — 21st century

Social conflict — Nigeria

Nigeria — Politics and government — 21st century

2000-2099

Social policy

Social conflict

Politics and government

Economic conditions

Nigeria

General Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Physical Description:

xvii, 193 pages ; 22 cm

Call Numbers:

HC1055 .S7143 2011

ISBNs:

9780230111707 (hardback)
023011170X (hardback)

Library of Congress Control Numbers:

2010048467

OCLC Numbers:

662407314