Census And Census Mapping In Nigeria With Reference To Some Other Developing Countries

Country reports, with reference to selected countries from all the continents.

Annotation. Offers annotated references to some 800 recent publications on this African country, in sections on economy, ethnic groups, mass media, religion, banking, and science and technology. Includes a chronology, and an introductory essay providing background on Nigeria's history and contemporary issues. This revised bibliography updates the first edition, which was published in 1989. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

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Monograph comprising an evaluation of the nature and extent of distortion in the statistical data resulting from the 1963 population census of Nigeria - discusses nigeria's demographic problems, appraises the reported data of the 1963 census (incl. In respect of age group, sex, ethnic factors, occupation, etc.), and includes information on the reported age structure of the population as opposed to projections made in the 1953 census. Bibliography pp. 205 to 207, graphs, map, references and statistical tables.

This volume engages in an in-depth discussion of Nigerian politics. Written by an expert group of Nigerian researchers, the chapters provide an overarching, Afrocentric view of politics in Nigeria, from pre-colonial history to the current federal system. The book begins with a series of historical chapters analyzing the development of Nigeria from its traditional political institutions through the First Republic. After establishing the necessary historical context, the next few chapters shift the focus to specific political institutions and phenomena, including the National Assembly, local government and governance, party politics, and federalism. The remaining chapters discuss issues that continue to affect Nigerian politics: the debt crisis, oil politics in the Niger Delta, military intervention and civil-military relations, as well as nationalism and inter-group relations. Providing an overview of Nigerian politics that encompasses history, economics, and public administration, this volume will be useful to students and researchers interested in African politics, African studies, democracy, development, history, and legislative studies.