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    ABC will be at the ASA UK meeting 16-19 September. The meeting is being held at St Antony's College in Oxford.

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Spectrum Books, Nigeria

Books published by Spectrum Books

Adminisprudence Adminisprudence

A Behavioural Approach to Managing Ourselves and Others

Udoh Elijah Udom

ISBN 9789780290078 | 620 pages | 216 x 140 mm | 1998 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Akula The Black Bird Akula The Black Bird

S.C. Njoku

ISBN 9789782462787 | 43 pages | 234 x 156 mm | Colour Illustrations | 1996 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Animals in Islam Animals in Islam

B. Aisha Lemu

ISBN 9789782462336 | 52 pages | 254 x 178 mm | B/W Illustrations | 1998 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Around and About Abuja Around and About Abuja

Edited by Francine Rodd, Willie Cohen

ISBN 9789780295257 | 348 pages | 229 x 152 mm | B/W Illustrations and Maps | 2005 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

The Barons The Barons

Ahmadu Kurfi

ISBN 9789780295431 | 460 pages | 229 x 152 mm | 2005 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Beyond Generative Grammar Beyond Generative Grammar

A Course in Performance Linguistics and Literature Studies, 1820-1970

M.K.C. Uwajeh

ISBN 9789780293765 | 188 pages | 216 x 140 mm | 2002 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Chinua Achebe: New Perspectives Chinua Achebe: New Perspectives

Umelo Ojinmah

ISBN 9789782461162 | 140 pages | 216 x 140 mm | 1991 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Civil Society and Ethnic Conflict Management in Nigeria Civil Society and Ethnic Conflict Management in Nigeria

Edited by Thomas A. Imobighe

ISBN 9789780294847 | 344 pages | 229 x 152 mm | 2003 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Comparative Perspectives on Shari'ah in Nigeria Comparative Perspectives on Shari'ah in Nigeria

Edited by Philip Ostien, Jamila M. Nasir

ISBN 9789780295479 | 448 pages | 203 x 127 mm | 2005 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Constitutional Democracy in Africa. Vol. 1 Constitutional Democracy in Africa. Vol. 1

Structures, Powers and Organising Principles of Government

Ben Nwabueze

ISBN 9789780294328 | 444 pages | 229 x 152 mm | 2003 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Constitutional Democracy in Africa. Vol. 2 Constitutional Democracy in Africa. Vol. 2

Constitutionalism, Authoritarianism and Statism

Ben Nwabueze

ISBN 9789780294618 | 416 pages | 229 x 152 mm | 2003 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Constitutional Democracy in Africa. Vol. 3 Constitutional Democracy in Africa. Vol. 3

The Pillars Supporting Constitutional Democracy

Ben Nwabueze

ISBN 9789780294748 | 416 pages | 229 x 152 mm | 2003 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Constitutional Democracy in Africa. Vol. 4 Constitutional Democracy in Africa. Vol. 4

Forging Partnerships for Development

Ben Nwabueze

ISBN 9789780294694 | 472 pages | 229 x 152 mm | 2003 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Constitutional Democracy in Africa. Vol. 5 Constitutional Democracy in Africa. Vol. 5

The Return of Africa to Constitutional Democracy

Ben Nwabueze

ISBN 9789780295073 | 364 pages | 229 x 152 mm | 2003 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

The Credo of Being and Nothingness The Credo of Being and Nothingness

Wole Soyinka

ISBN 9789782461186 | 48 pages | 229 x 152 mm | 1991 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Critical Perspectives on Nigerian Political Economy and Management Critical Perspectives on Nigerian Political Economy and Management

Pat Utomi

ISBN 9789780291921 | 336 pages | 216 x 140 mm | 2000 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

The Crumbs off the Wife's Table The Crumbs off the Wife's Table

Hilda Ogbe

ISBN 9789780293178 | 328 pages | 216 x 140 mm | B/W Illustrations | 2001 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Customary Law in Nigeria Through the Cases Customary Law in Nigeria Through the Cases

A.A. Kolajo

ISBN 9789780291419 | 292 pages | 216 x 140 mm | 2000 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

The Days of Terror The Days of Terror

A Journalist's Eye-witness Account of Nigeria in the Hands of its Worst Tyrant

Chris N.D. Anyanwu

ISBN 9789780293277 | 354 pages | 229 x 152 mm | 2002 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

The Deceptive Silence of Stolen Voices The Deceptive Silence of Stolen Voices

Wole Soyinka

ISBN 9789780294427 | 17 pages | 203 x 127 mm | 2003 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Democracy and Civil Society in Nigeria Democracy and Civil Society in Nigeria

Matthew Hassan Kukah

ISBN 9789780290160 | 324 pages | 216 x 140 mm | 2002 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Destined to Live Destined to Live

John Chukwu

ISBN 9789782461698 | 128 pages | 229 x 152 mm | 1992 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Drumbeats of Black Africa Drumbeats of Black Africa

A Collection of African Proverbs

Edited by O. Charles Okwelume

ISBN 9789780295042 | 184 pages | 203 x 127 mm | B/W Illustrations | 2004 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Early Birds. Poems for Junior Secondary Schools. Book One

Niyi Osundare

ISBN 9789780294519 | 101 pages | 216 x 140 mm | 2004 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Early Birds. Poems for Junior Secondary Schools. Book Three

Niyi Osundare

ISBN 9789780295301 | 100 pages | 216 x 140 mm | 2004 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Early Birds. Poems for Junior Secondary Schools. Book Two

Niyi Osundare

ISBN 9789780294878 | 106 pages | 216 x 140 mm | 2004 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Educating the Nigerian Child Educating the Nigerian Child

Amina Titi Atiku Abubakar

ISBN 9789780294229 | 252 pages | 216 x 140 mm | 2004 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Emeka Emeka

Frederick Forsyth

ISBN 9789782462091 | 160 pages | 203 x 127 mm | 1992 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Farmers and Townspeople in a Changing Nigeria Farmers and Townspeople in a Changing Nigeria

Abakaliki during Colonial Times (1905-1960)

Simon Ottenburg

ISBN 9789780295332 | 396 pages | 216 x 140 mm | B/W Illustrations and Maps | 2005 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Federalism and Political Restructuring in Nigeria Federalism and Political Restructuring in Nigeria

Edited by Kunle Amuwo

ISBN 9789780290092 | 380 pages | 216 x 140 mm | 1998 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Flight 800 Flight 800

Dan Fulani

ISBN 9780946480043 | 116 pages | 203 x 127 mm | 1996 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Foreign Policy with Particular Reference to Nigeria 1961-2000 Foreign Policy with Particular Reference to Nigeria 1961-2000

Victor Nwaozichi Chibundu

ISBN 9789780294168 | 168 pages | 216 x 140 mm | 2003 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Further Thoughts on Law and Jurisprudence Further Thoughts on Law and Jurisprudence

Justice Kayode Eso

ISBN 9789780292270 | 480 pages | 216 x 140 mm | 2002 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

The Heritage The Heritage

My Life and Arts

Jimoh Buraimoh

ISBN 9789780290832 | 119 pages | 280 x 210 mm | Colour Illustrations | 2000 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

History of Irrigation, Drainage and Flood Control in Nigeria from Pre-Colonial Time to 1999 History of Irrigation, Drainage and Flood Control in Nigeria from Pre-Colonial Time to 1999

E.U. Nwa

ISBN 9789780294021 | 232 pages | 229 x 152 mm | B/W Illustrations and Maps | 2003 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

House of War House of War

The Story of Awo's Followers and Collapse of Nigeria's Second

Dare Babarinsa

ISBN 9789780293857 | 336 pages | 216 x 140 mm | 2003 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

How to be a Nigerian How to be a Nigerian

Peter Enahoro

ISBN 9789780290214 | 96 pages | 203 x 127 mm | B/W Illustrations | 1998 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

I Am Directed I Am Directed

Augustus Adebayo

ISBN 9789782460776 | 140 pages | 203 x 127 mm | 1991 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

I Remain, Sir, Your Obedient Servant I Remain, Sir, Your Obedient Servant

Omo N'Oba Erediauwa

ISBN 9789780293826 | 354 pages | 229 x 152 mm | 2004 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Inside Aso Rock Inside Aso Rock

Orji Ogbonnaya Orji

ISBN 9789780294182 | 235 pages | 216 x 140 mm | Colour Illustrations | 2003 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

An Introduction to Clinical Diagnosis in the Tropics An Introduction to Clinical Diagnosis in the Tropics

A.O. Falase

ISBN 9789782462862 | 216 pages | 216 x 140 mm | B/W Illustrations | 1997 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Introduction to Francophone African Literature Introduction to Francophone African Literature

Edited by Olusola Oke

ISBN 9789780291969 | 320 pages | 229 x 152 mm | 2000 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Iska Iska

Cyprian Ekwensi

ISBN 9789782462725 | 224 pages | 203 x 127 mm | 1996 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Islamic Criminal Law in Nigeria Islamic Criminal Law in Nigeria

Ruud Peters

ISBN 9789780294212 | 100 pages | 216 x 140 mm | 2003 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Jagua Nana's Daughter Jagua Nana's Daughter

Cyprian Ekwensi

ISBN 9789782460431 | 256 pages | 203 x 127 mm | 1993 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Just Before Dawn Just Before Dawn

Kole Omotoso

ISBN 9789782460073 | 360 pages | 216 x 140 mm | 1988 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Kayode Eso. The Making of a Judge Kayode Eso. The Making of a Judge

J.F. Ade.Ajayi, Yemi Akinseye-George

ISBN 9789780294526 | 514 pages | 229 x 152 mm | Colour Illustrations | 2002 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Lara and Kariba

Adetowun Ogunsheye

ISBN 9789780293932 | 18 pages | 216 x 140 mm | Colour Illustrations | 2003 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

The Last Slave Traders The Last Slave Traders

Pierre Meunier

ISBN 9789780290702 | 104 pages | 203 x 127 mm | 1999 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Layman's Guide to Criminal Law and Anti-Corruption Law Layman's Guide to Criminal Law and Anti-Corruption Law

A.A. Kolajo

ISBN 9789780293383 | 104 pages | 216 x 140 mm | 2002 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Legends from Yorubaland Legends from Yorubaland

Kemi Morgan

ISBN 9789782460035 | 108 pages | 203 x 127 mm | 1988 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Love at First Flight Love at First Flight

Bisi Abejo

ISBN 9789782460004 | 248 pages | 203 x 127 mm | 1996 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Managing Uncertainty Managing Uncertainty

Competition and Strategy in Emerging Economies

Pat Utomi

ISBN 9789780290023 | 492 pages | 229 x 152 mm | 1998 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Moonsongs Moonsongs

Niyi Osundare

ISBN 9789782460172 | 84 pages | 203 x 127 mm | 1988 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Narrator as Interpreter Narrator as Interpreter

Stability and Variation in Hausa Tales

S.B. Ahmad

ISBN 9789780291037 | 252 pages | 234 x 156 mm | 2002 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

A New Dawn. Vol. 2 A New Dawn. Vol. 2

A Collection of Speeches of President Olusegun Obasanjo

Edited by Ad'Obe Obe

ISBN 9789780293208 | 436 pages | 216 x 140 mm | 2002 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

The Nigerian Capital Market The Nigerian Capital Market

Developments, Issues and Policies

Isaac Olusola Dada

ISBN 9789780293444 | 220 pages | 216 x 140 mm | 2003 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Nnewi in History 1924-2004 Nnewi in History 1924-2004

The Portrait of L.N.E. Nsoedo (Ide Nnewi)

Nnamdi Chukwujindu, Emmanuel Nsoedo

ISBN 9789780294861 | 281 pages | 229 x 152 mm | Colour Illustrations | 2005 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Nzeogwu

Olusegun Obasanjo

ISBN 9789780291341 | 164 pages | 229 x 152 mm | 1999 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

The OAU (AU) and OAS in Regional Conflict Management The OAU (AU) and OAS in Regional Conflict Management

Thomas A. Imobighe

ISBN 9789780293741 | 216 pages | 216 x 140 mm | 2002 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Optimal Management of Heath Care Organisations Optimal Management of Heath Care Organisations

Edited by A.I. Irinoye

ISBN 9789780295370 | 416 pages | 229 x 152 mm | 2004 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

A Patriot to the Core A Patriot to the Core

Bishop Ajayi Crowther

ISBN 9789780293147 | 208 pages | 216 x 140 mm | 2002 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Professional Education for Librarianship Professional Education for Librarianship

International Perspectives

Olu Olat Lawal

ISBN 9789780294151 | 232 pages | 229 x 152 mm | 2002 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Public Administration in Africa

Main Issues and Selected Country Studies

Ladipo Adamolekun

ISBN 9780813336534 | 432 pages | 229 x 152 mm | 2002 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

The Punaku Treasure The Punaku Treasure

Jean Evans

ISBN 9789782461896 | 104 pages | 203 x 127 mm | B/W Illustrations | 1994 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

The Quiet Revolution The Quiet Revolution

On Creating an Information-Age Education System for Nigeria

Chukuka Okonjo

ISBN 9789780291280 | 568 pages | 216 x 140 mm | 2000 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Rainbows are for Lovers (2nd ed) Rainbows are for Lovers (2nd ed)

Wale Okediran

ISBN 9789782460806 | 216 pages | 203 x 127 mm | 1993 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Report on the Seventh Nigerian Economic Summit 2000 Report on the Seventh Nigerian Economic Summit 2000

Edited by Kwesi Kwaa Prah, Spectrum Books

ISBN 9789780293123 | 316 pages | 254 x 178 mm | 2002 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

The Seven Deadly Sins The Seven Deadly Sins

Pierre Meunier

ISBN 9789780292683 | 232 pages | 203 x 127 mm | 2001 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Themes in African Literature in French Themes in African Literature in French

A Collection of Essays

Edited by Sam Ade Ojo, Olusola Oke

ISBN 9789780292065 | 348 pages | 229 x 152 mm | 2000 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

To Live or to Die? To Live or to Die?

Joe Ibekwe

ISBN 9789780293499 | 232 pages | 216 x 140 mm | 2002 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Universal Democracy (Holocracy) Universal Democracy (Holocracy)

The Rule by All Parties

Olubadejo Olorunleke Banjoko

ISBN 9789780294175 | 272 pages | 216 x 140 mm | 2004 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Urhobo Traditional Medicine Urhobo Traditional Medicine

John Oroshejede Ubrurhe

ISBN 9789780294069 | 192 pages | 216 x 140 mm | 2004 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Utagba-Uno: A Political History (AD 1600-2001) Utagba-Uno: A Political History (AD 1600-2001)

Ikechukwu Izuegbu

ISBN 9789780294298 | 311 pages | 216 x 140 mm | 2003 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Weapons of Mass Instruction Weapons of Mass Instruction

Selected Speeches & Essays on Politics, Art & Leadership

Iyorwuese Hagher

ISBN 9789780294939 | 268 pages | 216 x 140 mm | 2002 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Which Way Nigeria? Which Way Nigeria?

Selected Speeches

Jerome Udoji

ISBN 9789780290856 | 316 pages | 216 x 140 mm | 1999 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

Without a Silver Spoon Without a Silver Spoon

Eddie Iroh

ISBN 9789782460356 | 116 pages | 203 x 127 mm | 1991 | Spectrum Books, Nigeria | Paperback

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