The Long Aftermath of War - Reconciliation and Transition in Namibia
Produktform: Buch / Einband - flex.(Paperback)
Namibia is widely regarded as a success story in the transition
from war to peace, from apartheid colonialism to harmonious
national reconciliation, and from racial authoritarian rule to multi-
party democracy. How accurate are these images, and how did
they come about?
The authors of this volume explore dimensions such as the con-
struction of a nationalist discourse in Namibia, its social struc-
ture of still glaring inequality, the role of the churches and the
fabric of government, as well as the still unresolved question of
land reform. They convey inside glimpses of the ways traditional
communities have weathered the onslaughts of communal rule
and how they changed and preserved their identities. Authors
address the unfinished business of dealing with a violent past,
in commemorating and recalling the genocidal colonial wars of
1903-1908, and also the still festering wounds of the liberation
struggle, including the plight of SWAPO's ex-detainees.
In this way, the volume gives up-to-date insight into central di-
mensions of the country's efforts to cope with its history of vi-
olence, change and continuity. The contributions alert readers
to the efforts of various groups of people in Namibia to come to
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