One Zambia, Many Histories: Towards a History of Post-Colonial Zambia |
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Author:
| Macola, G. Macola, Giacomo |
Editor:
| Gewald, Jan-Bart Hinfelaar, Marja |
ISBN: | 978-1-283-06153-7 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2008 |
Publisher: | BRILL
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Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $58.00 |
Book Description:
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In contrast to the rich tradition of academic analysis and understanding of the pre-colonial and colonial history of Zambia, the trajectory of post-colonial Zambia has been all but ignored by historians. The assumptions of developmentalism, the cultural hegemony of United National Independence Party orthodoxy and its conflation with national interests, and a narrow focus on Zambia s diplomatic role in Southern African affairs, have all contributed to a dearth of studies centring on the...
More DescriptionIn contrast to the rich tradition of academic analysis and understanding of the pre-colonial and colonial history of Zambia, the trajectory of post-colonial Zambia has been all but ignored by historians. The assumptions of developmentalism, the cultural hegemony of United National Independence Party orthodoxy and its conflation with national interests, and a narrow focus on Zambia s diplomatic role in Southern African affairs, have all contributed to a dearth of studies centring on the diverse lived experiences of Zambians."