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Understanding Namibia - The Trials of Independence (Hardcover)
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Understanding Namibia - The Trials of Independence (Hardcover)
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Since independence in 1990, Namibia has witnessed only one
generation with no memory of colonialism - the 'born frees', who
voted in the 2009 elections. The anti-colonial liberation movement,
SWAPO, dominates the political scene, effectively making Namibia a
de facto one-party state dominated by the first 'struggle
generation'. While those in power declare their support for a free,
fair, and just society, the limits to liberation are such that
emancipation from foreign rule has only been partially achieved.
Despite its natural resources Namibia is among the world's most
unequal societies and indicators of wellbeing have not markedly
improved for many among the former colonised majority, despite a
constitution enshrining human rights, social equality, and
individual liberty. This book analyses the transformation of
Namibian society since independence. Melber explores the
achievements and failures and contrasts the narrative of a
post-colonial patriotic history with the socio-economic and
political realities of the nation-building project. He also
investigates whether, notwithstanding the relative stability
prevailing to date, the negotiation of controlled change during
Namibia's decolonisation could have achieved more than simply a
change of those in control.
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