This edited volume examines the leadership and legacy of Ghana’s Jerry John Rawlings within the broader context of Africa’s leadership and democratic governance. The central purpose of the book is threefold. First, it examines the role and place of good and effective political leadership in the development of Africa. Second, it situates Rawlings’ political style and legacy in the annals of democratic governance in post-independence Africa. Finally, the book adds to the knowledge and understanding of Rawlings as one of Africa’s preeminent and transformative leaders. Taking an interdisciplinary and Pan-African approach, this volume will be of interest to scholars and students of African politics, African studies, governance, political leadership, democracy, development studies, and political economy. weiterlesen