Malawian Migration to Zimbabwe, 1900-1965 - Tracing Machona (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)

This book explores the culture of migration that emerged in Malawi in the early twentieth century as the British colony became central to labour migration in southern Africa. Migrants who travelled to Zimbabwe stayed for years or decades, and those who never returned became known as machona - 'the lost ones'. Through an analysis of colonial archives and oral histories, this book captures a range of migrant experiences during a period of enormous political change, including the rise of nationalist politics, and the creation and demise of the Central African Federation. Following migrants from origin to destination, and in some cases back again, this book explores gender, generation, ethnicity and class, and highlights life beyond the workplace in a racially segregated city. Malawian men and women shaped the culture and politics of urban Zimbabwe in ways that remain visible today. Ultimately, the voluntary movement of Africans within the African continent raises important questions about the history of diaspora communities and the politics of belonging in post-colonial Africa.

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Cambridge Imperial and Post-Colonial Studies
Release date:	November 2020
First published:	2020
Authors:	Zoe R. Groves
Dimensions:	210 x 148 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	254
Edition:	1st ed. 2020
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-054103-3
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > African history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Population & demography > Immigration & emigration Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political ideologies > Imperialism Books > History > African history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
LSN:	3-03-054103-7
Barcode:	9783030541033

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