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THROUGH FOUR
DECADES John Saul has studied, written about, and
supported southern African liberation struggles.
This collection of essays draws together his
long-range perspectives on regional change, and
illuminates the developments that culminated in the
independence of Zimbabwe and Namibia and the
overthrow of apartheid.
Saul provides a pragmatic assessment of what has,
and hasn't, been achieved in the region. Part One
sets out broad themes. Part Two presents case
studies of Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and
Tanzania. Part Three part focuses on South Africa,
on transitions, and on socio-economic outcomes
(largely neo-liberal and inegalitarian). Ultimately
he identifies forces for change, and suggests
imperatives and implications for Africa's next
liberation struggle.
A professor
emeritus of political science at York University,
John Saul has had a long and distinguished
career as a writer, teacher, and activist, in both
Canada and southern Africa. He is the author of
numerous books.
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