"Restructuring an authoritarian state" originally published in Journal of Communist Studies (8,2 (1992) 63-81) and in Marxism's retreat from Africa (London: Frank Cass, 1992). "Goodbye to all that" appeared originally in the Review of African Political Economy 54 (1992)
Contents: Restructuring an authoritarian state: the limits of 'democratic renewal' in Benin
'Goodbye to all t hat': the short and sad story of socialism in Benin.
'Democratic renewal' in Africa : two essays on Benin by Christopher Allen. Published by Centre of African Studies, University of Edinburgh in 1992. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.