Christianity and politics in doe's liberia
Auteur :
Gifford, Paul
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521420297
Date de publication :
8 avr. 1993
Dimensions :
22,2 x 14,3 x 2,5 cm
Poids :
559 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This study examines the role of Christianity in Liberia under the corrupt rule of Samuel K. Doe (1980–90). Paul Gifford argues that the Church encouraged obedience and acceptance of the status quo and thus served to entrench Doe's power and promote US objectives in the region.