Historical Dimensions of Democracy and Human Rights in Zimbabwe: Pre-Colonial an

Description: Historical Dimensions of Democracy and Human Rights in Zimbabwe by Ngwabi Bhebe, Terrance Ranger This volume explores the prehistory of human rights in Zimbabwe. It asks whether there are democratic legacies from pre-colonial polities and what limitations then existed on human rights. It also asks what colonialism contributed to the discourse of human rights and democracy despite its denial of both to Africans. Contents: pre- colonial states of Central Africa as embodiments of despotic culture; archaeological evidence of political structures; democracy and traditional political structure 1890-1999; imperial and settler hypocrisy and double standards and the denial of human rights; black elite responses to ideologies of democracy; the law courts in Rhodesia; interaction between white and black trade unionism; and the Build a Nation campaign, 1961-62. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This volume explores the prehistory of human rights in Zimbabwe. It asks whether there are democratic legacies from pre-colonial polities and what limitations then existed on human rights. It also asks what colonialism contributed to the discourse of human rights and democracy despite its denial of both to Africans. Contents: pre- colonial states of Central Africa as embodiments of despotic culture; archaeological evidence of political structures; democracy and traditional political structure 1890-1999; imperial and settler hypocrisy and double standards and the denial of human rights; black elite responses to ideologies of democracy; the law courts in Rhodesia; interaction between white and black trade unionism; and the Build a Nation campaign, 1961-62. Long Description This volume explores the prehistory of human rights in Zimbabwe. It asks whether there are democratic legacies from pre-colonial polities and what limitations then existed on human rights. It also asks what colonialism contributed to the discourse of human rights and democracy despite its denial of both to Africans. Contents: pre- colonial states of Central Africa as embodiments of despotic culture; archaeological evidence of political structures; democracy and traditional political structure 1890-1999; imperial and settler hypocrisy and double standards and the denial of human rights; black elite responses to ideologies of democracy; the law courts in Rhodesia; interaction between white and black trade unionism; and the Build a Nation campaign, 1961-62. Details ISBN0908307942 Short Title HISTORICAL DIMENSIONS OF D-V01 Publisher University of Zimbabwe Publications Language English ISBN-10 0908307942 ISBN-13 9780908307944 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2000 Author Terrance Ranger Subtitle Pre-Colonial and Colonial DOI 10.1604/9780908307944 Imprint University of Zimbabwe Publications Place of Publication Harare Country of Publication Zimbabwe Pages 220 Publication Date 2000-09-05 Edited by Terrance Ranger DEWEY 323.096891 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141961011;

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