State, economy, and society in post-military Nigeria

Description:

"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.

subjects: Politics and government,  POLITICAL SCIENCE / Economic Conditions,  Economic conditions,  Social conflict,  POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Economic Policy,  POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Ideologies / Democracy,  Social policy,  Nigeria, economic conditions,  Niger, social conditions,  Nigeria, politics and government

Places: Nigeria

Times: 21st century