Gabon

The Development of a Nation

Marc Aicardi De Saint-Paul

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English

Routledge
30 May 2025

African history; Sociology; Comparative politics; Development economics; Geography

Series: Routledge Revivals

First published in 1987 and in English in 1989, Gabon provides an essential introduction to the geography, history, sociology, economics and politics of Gabon in considerable detail. It assesses Gabon’s achievement-the initiation of a national minimum wage, of a campaign for women's rights, of an advanced health and education policy and the political and economic dangers it still faces. The smooth transition of Francophone Africa from colonies to republics was achieved largely because both sides benefitted. In retrospect, as Africa continues to be plagued by drought, disease and poverty, the advantages may appear to have been one sided. Gabon is one of the few countries to have escaped the African poverty trap. It's rapid emergence as an important oil producer and its stable independent political stance have made it an African success story.

Gabon incorporated and adapted much of the colonial administrative structure into its own republican constitution and began to redeploy its resources early on-both these factors have allowed President Bongo to steer his country through the oil crises of the 70s and 80s. This comprehensive volume is an important historical reference work for scholars and researchers of African Studies and African politics.

By: Marc Aicardi De Saint-Paul
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 570g
ISBN: 9781032581118
ISBN 10: 1032581115
Series: Routledge Revivals
Pages: 158
Publication Date: 30 May 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface Introduction to the English Edition Introduction 1. The Country and Its People 2. From Discovery to Independence 3. The Institutional, Administrative and Political Framework 4. Analysis of the Gabonese Economy by Sector 5. Infrastructures 6. Social Policies 7. Gabon and the World Conclusion: To Take Up the Challenge Notes Appendix Bibliography Index

Marc Aicardi de Saint Paul Translated by A., F., and T. Palmer