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Understanding identity in Africa : a first cut · DECfinder

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Understanding identity in Africa : a first cut

Archived 2024DEC · Record PN-ADF-465

CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT (CDD-GHANA)

Understanding identity in Africa : a first cut

Mattes, Robert · 2004

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Language: English
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Document type: Studies & Literature Reviews
DEC type: Other USAID Supported Study/Document
Geography: Africa south of Sahara
Subject: Political development
DEC terms: AttitudeCultural identityDemocracyPopulation groupsPublic awareness
Sponsoring organization: USAID. Bur. for Africa
Authoring organization: Center for Democracy and Development (CDD-Ghana)Institute for Democracy in South Africa (IDASA)Michigan State University. Dept. of Political Science
Language: English

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