The History and Political Transition of Zimbabwe: From Mugabe to Mnangagwa (African Histories and Modernities)
$113.25
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Book Synopsis: This book is the first to tackle the difficult and complex politics of transition in Zimbabwe, with deep historical analysis. Its focus is on a very problematic political culture that is proving very hard to transcend. At the center of this culture is an unstable but resilient 'nationalist-military' alliance crafted during the anti-colonial liberation struggle in the 1970s. Inevitably, violence, misogyny and masculinity are constitutive of the political culture. Economically speaking, the culture is that of a bureaucratic, parasitic, primitive accumulation and corruption, which include invasion and emptying of state coffers by a self-styled 'Chimurenga aristocracy.' However, this Chimurenga aristocracy is not cohesive, as the politics that led to Robert Mugabe's ousting from power was preceded by dirty and protracted internal factionalism. At the center of the factional politics was the 'first family': Robert Mugabe and his wife, Grace Mugabe. This book offers a multidisciplinary examination of the complex contemporary politics in Zimbabwe, taking seriously such issues as gender, misogyny, militarism, violence, media, identity, modes of accumulation, the ethnicization of politics, attempts to open lines of credit and FDI, national healing, and the national question as key variables not only of a complete political culture but also of difficult transitional politics.
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Discover the untold story of Zimbabwe's political transition with The History and Political Transition of Zimbabwe: From Mugabe to Mnangagwa. This groundbreaking book delves deep into the complex politics that have shaped the nation, offering a comprehensive analysis of its historical background and the challenges it faces today. Through meticulous research and insightful interpretation, this book provides a deep understanding of Zimbabwe's political culture, marked by its nationalist-military alliance forged during the anti-colonial struggle.
Uncover the gritty truth behind Zimbabwe's political landscape, where violence, misogyny, and masculinity have become inherent elements. As you explore the book, you will also gain valuable insights into the country's economic climate, characterized by bureaucratic red tape, primitive accumulation, and corruption. Find out how a self-styled 'Chimurenga aristocracy' has emptied the state coffers, leaving the economy in shambles.
But the complexities do not end there. Dive into the dirty and protracted internal factionalism that led to Robert Mugabe's fall from power, with the 'first family' at the heart of the political turmoil. Through a multidisciplinary examination of contemporary Zimbabwean politics, this book delves into crucial issues such as gender, militarism, violence, media, and the ethnicization of politics. Moreover, it explores attempts to open lines of credit, foreign direct investment, national healing, and the national question, which are all pivotal in understanding the complete political culture and difficult transitional politics in Zimbabwe today.
Don't miss the chance to gain an in-depth understanding of Zimbabwe's political journey. Order The History and Political Transition of Zimbabwe: From Mugabe to Mnangagwa today and embark on a fascinating exploration into the nation's rich history and contemporary challenges.
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