Making and Breaking States in Africa - Ioan M. Lewis

Making and Breaking States in Africa: The Somali Experience — Ioan M. Lewis

A foundational study of Somalia’s political history and state formation. Ioan M. Lewis examines clan structures, colonial legacies, and governance challenges to explain how states emerge, fragment, and transform. Clear and analytical, the book offers essential context for understanding Somalia’s past and present. Buy in Kenya with fast delivery.

What you’ll learn

• The role of clan systems in Somali politics

• Historical roots of state formation and collapse

• Colonial and post-independence governance dynamics

• Social structures shaping authority and conflict

• Broader lessons on state-building in Africa

Who should read the Book

• Students of African politics and history

• Readers interested in Somalia and state formation

• Researchers of governance and conflict studies

• Nonfiction enthusiasts seeking analytical history

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