"Some of what passes for law enforcement in Africa would never be acceptable under international law. Bruce Baker focuses on the concept of rule of law as a central element of democracy and examines how far Africans have to go to achieve such status. After a general overview of the role of the rule of law in a democratic society, [he] provides five case studies that capture the current complex realities and their impact on the new democracies." (Quoted from "Product Description")