general3 papersavg year 1974weak evidence

The paper identifies the challenge of maintaining law

Research gap analysis derived from 3 general papers in our local library.

The gap

The paper identifies the challenge of maintaining law and order in colonial contexts. The author discusses the complexities of colonial rule and the need for a nuanced analysis. The paper highlights the challenge of balancing the need for s

Evidence profile

Sourced from the future-work section and stated challenges of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 1957 and 1986, spanning 2 journals. Those papers have been cited 2 times in total.

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Established — well-defined area with open sub-problems.

Supporting evidence — 3 representative gaps

  • THE THIN WHITE LINE: THE SIZE OF THE BRITISH COLONIAL SERVICE IN AFRICA (1980) · African Affairs · doi

    Further research could examine the role of coercion, collaborators, confidence, and competence in the 'steel frame' of colonial administration. Studies could investigate the impact of colonialism on local populations and the legacy of colonial administrations. Research could also explore the comparison of colonial administrations across different regions and time periods.

    generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
    Keywords: further research examine role coercion collaborators confidence competence
  • The Beginnings of Australian Rule in Papua (1957) · Political Science · cited 2× · doi

    The paper identifies the challenge of establishing effective administration and governance in colonial contexts. The paper highlights the challenge of navigating party politics and public opinion in colonial policy-making. The paper notes the challenge of overcoming public disinterest and lack of knowledge about colonial territories.

    generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
    Keywords: paper identifies challenge establishing effective administration governance colonial
  • THE MAINTENANCE OF LAW AND ORDER IN BRITISH COLONIAL AFRICA (1986) · African Affairs · doi

    The paper identifies the challenge of maintaining law and order in colonial contexts. The author discusses the complexities of colonial rule and the need for a nuanced analysis. The paper highlights the challenge of balancing the need for security with the need for consent and cooperation from local populations.

    generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
    Keywords: paper identifies challenge maintaining law order colonial contexts

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The paper identifies the challenge of maintaining law and order in colonial contexts. The author discusses the complexities of colonial rule and the need for a nuanced analysis. Th… This is supported by 3 representative gap statements extracted from 3 papers, rated weak evidence.

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