Urban Violence in Africa

Pilot Studies (South Africa, Côte-d'Ivoire, Nigeria)

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
Cover of the book Urban Violence in Africa by Eghosa E. Osaghae, Jinmi Adisa, Isaac Olawale Albert, N’Guessan Kouamé, Ismaila Touré, IFRA-Nigeria
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Eghosa E. Osaghae, Jinmi Adisa, Isaac Olawale Albert, N’Guessan Kouamé, Ismaila Touré ISBN: 9791092312195
Publisher: IFRA-Nigeria Publication: April 5, 2013
Imprint: IFRA-Nigeria Language: English
Author: Eghosa E. Osaghae, Jinmi Adisa, Isaac Olawale Albert, N’Guessan Kouamé, Ismaila Touré
ISBN: 9791092312195
Publisher: IFRA-Nigeria
Publication: April 5, 2013
Imprint: IFRA-Nigeria
Language: English

The urban environment is a breeding ground for various forms of violence. As the hub of political, social and economic processes, the city is the meeting point for peoples from diverse cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds. It is often the venue of intense class and social struggles for scarce economic resources as well as political power. While the daily struggle for survival is usually nonconfrontational, when the economic-cum-political situation deteriorates, the city streets provide the venue for riots, demonstrations and even revolution. Because of the relative anonymity of city-life, it is also an attractive place for the more undesirable elements in society: thieves, rapists, murderers etc., who can commit crimes without fear of recognition. The urban context of violence is well established in the literature, and has been particularly emphasized by students of social change and revolution. Nevertheless, the study of urban violence qua urban violence has been rather sparse in Africa. The singular exception to this is South Africa, whose long history of structural violence dates back to the apartheid era. This phenomenon has been fairly well studied, although not specifically as urban violence. The pilot studies on three countries in this volume are part of a continent-wide comparative research project aimed at filling this huge gap in the literature. A research project on urban violence in Africa could not be more timely: All over Africa, criminal, political, religious and other social conflicts have been on the increase. The dwindling economic capacities and governance crises prevent governments from dealing effectively with these conflicts, which have often degenerated into situations of violence. These pilot studies and the larger project are expected to highlight these linkages and suggest the way forward. By their very nature, the studies are both exploratory and empirical. Problems are identified and suggestions are being made on how to overcome them. They therefore represent a necessary first step in coming to grips with issues raised by urban violence.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The urban environment is a breeding ground for various forms of violence. As the hub of political, social and economic processes, the city is the meeting point for peoples from diverse cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds. It is often the venue of intense class and social struggles for scarce economic resources as well as political power. While the daily struggle for survival is usually nonconfrontational, when the economic-cum-political situation deteriorates, the city streets provide the venue for riots, demonstrations and even revolution. Because of the relative anonymity of city-life, it is also an attractive place for the more undesirable elements in society: thieves, rapists, murderers etc., who can commit crimes without fear of recognition. The urban context of violence is well established in the literature, and has been particularly emphasized by students of social change and revolution. Nevertheless, the study of urban violence qua urban violence has been rather sparse in Africa. The singular exception to this is South Africa, whose long history of structural violence dates back to the apartheid era. This phenomenon has been fairly well studied, although not specifically as urban violence. The pilot studies on three countries in this volume are part of a continent-wide comparative research project aimed at filling this huge gap in the literature. A research project on urban violence in Africa could not be more timely: All over Africa, criminal, political, religious and other social conflicts have been on the increase. The dwindling economic capacities and governance crises prevent governments from dealing effectively with these conflicts, which have often degenerated into situations of violence. These pilot studies and the larger project are expected to highlight these linkages and suggest the way forward. By their very nature, the studies are both exploratory and empirical. Problems are identified and suggestions are being made on how to overcome them. They therefore represent a necessary first step in coming to grips with issues raised by urban violence.

More books from IFRA-Nigeria

Cover of the book Universal Declaration of Human Rights: English, French, Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba by Eghosa E. Osaghae, Jinmi Adisa, Isaac Olawale Albert, N’Guessan Kouamé, Ismaila Touré
Cover of the book Nigeria during the Abacha Years (1993-1998) by Eghosa E. Osaghae, Jinmi Adisa, Isaac Olawale Albert, N’Guessan Kouamé, Ismaila Touré
Cover of the book The Dilemma of Post-Colonial Universities by Eghosa E. Osaghae, Jinmi Adisa, Isaac Olawale Albert, N’Guessan Kouamé, Ismaila Touré
Cover of the book Ethnic Minority Conflicts and Governance in Nigeria by Eghosa E. Osaghae, Jinmi Adisa, Isaac Olawale Albert, N’Guessan Kouamé, Ismaila Touré
Cover of the book The Comfort of Strangers by Eghosa E. Osaghae, Jinmi Adisa, Isaac Olawale Albert, N’Guessan Kouamé, Ismaila Touré
Cover of the book Trans-Border Studies by Eghosa E. Osaghae, Jinmi Adisa, Isaac Olawale Albert, N’Guessan Kouamé, Ismaila Touré
Cover of the book Informal Channels for Conflict Resolution in Ibadan, Nigeria by Eghosa E. Osaghae, Jinmi Adisa, Isaac Olawale Albert, N’Guessan Kouamé, Ismaila Touré
Cover of the book Afrobeat! by Eghosa E. Osaghae, Jinmi Adisa, Isaac Olawale Albert, N’Guessan Kouamé, Ismaila Touré
Cover of the book Infrastructure Development and Urban Facilities in Lagos, 1861-2000 by Eghosa E. Osaghae, Jinmi Adisa, Isaac Olawale Albert, N’Guessan Kouamé, Ismaila Touré
Cover of the book Trends of Migrant Political Organization in Nigeria by Eghosa E. Osaghae, Jinmi Adisa, Isaac Olawale Albert, N’Guessan Kouamé, Ismaila Touré
Cover of the book Gated Neighbourhoods and privatisation of urban security in Ibadan Metropolis by Eghosa E. Osaghae, Jinmi Adisa, Isaac Olawale Albert, N’Guessan Kouamé, Ismaila Touré
Cover of the book The Frontier States of Western Yorubaland by Eghosa E. Osaghae, Jinmi Adisa, Isaac Olawale Albert, N’Guessan Kouamé, Ismaila Touré
Cover of the book Community Vigilantes in Metropolitan Kano 1985-2005 by Eghosa E. Osaghae, Jinmi Adisa, Isaac Olawale Albert, N’Guessan Kouamé, Ismaila Touré
Cover of the book IFRA Special Research Issue Vol. 1 by Eghosa E. Osaghae, Jinmi Adisa, Isaac Olawale Albert, N’Guessan Kouamé, Ismaila Touré
Cover of the book Nigerian Art Music by Eghosa E. Osaghae, Jinmi Adisa, Isaac Olawale Albert, N’Guessan Kouamé, Ismaila Touré
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy