| ID | 153105 |
| Title Proper | Monarchical rule in Swaziland |
| Other Title Information | power is absolute but patronage is (for) relative(s) |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Woods, Dwayne |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article adopts a non-formalized decision−theoretic model to examine patronage strategies by the monarchy in Swaziland as a means to stave off threats to its hold on power. The article’s main argument is that the logic of patronage is largely about controlling and monitoring local chiefs and placating royal princes with administrative positions and sources of revenue and limiting the insurrectionary potential of non-traditionalist urban groups to absolute monarchical power in Swaziland. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 52, No.4; Jun 2017: p.497-513 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Asian and African Studies 2017-08 52, 4 |
| Key Words | Monarchy ; Tradition ; Authoritarian ; Patronage |