Book

The political kingdom in Uganda: a study in bureaucratic nationalism

Princeton University PressPrinceton, New Jersey • Published In 1967 • Pages:

By: Apter, David Ernest.

Abstract
In this book, Apter, a political scientist, analyzes the political structure of Buganda from an historical vantage. Apter characterizes Buganda as a 'modernizing autocracy' and proceeds to explore the influences of such an authority system on the processes of innovation and change. After a brief description of the social, economic and religious background of Buganda, the author traces the history of British administration in Uganda and the evolution of Buganda's political development under British rule. Although the main focus of the book centers on Buganda, there is much relevant information on Uganda.
Subjects
History
Community heads
Government institutions
Political behavior
culture
Ganda
HRAF PubDate
1998
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Eastern Africa
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Political Scientist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Helen Gunsher Bornstein ; John Beierle ; 1972-1973
Field Date
1955-1956
Coverage Date
1844-1960
Coverage Place
Uganda
Notes
By David E. Apter
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
67018831
LCSH
Ganda (African people)