Guerrilla Veterans in Post-war Zimbabwe: Symbolic and Violent Politics, 1980-1987 (African Studies) Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

Guerrilla Veterans in Post-war Zimbabwe: Symbolic and Violent Politics, 1980-1987 (African Studies) Book

This book examines he peace settlement and veterans' programs after Zimbabwe's guerrila war of independence. It shows continuities in the relationship between the ruling party and veterans in the first seven years and in contemporary Zimbabwe. As in the past, today the ruling part and the veterans collaborate to build power, using violence and liberation war appeals. It is the first extended study of the relationship between the ruling party and the veterans.Read More

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    This critical examination of post-war of independence peace settlement and veterans' programs is the first extended study of the complicit relationship between the ruling party and the veterans. It shows continuities in the relationship between President Mugabe's government and guerrilla veterans in the first seven years in contemporary Zimbabwe (1980-1987). As the recent election has demonstrated, Mugabe and the veterans continue to collaborate, using violence and liberation war rhetoric to maintain power through land invasions and political purges.

  • 0521027616
  • 9780521027618
  • Norma J. Kriger
  • 2 November 2006
  • Cambridge University Press
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 316
  • New Ed
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