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Author |
: Henning Melber |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press |
Total Pages |
: 320 |
Release |
: 2015-01-04 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780190257347 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0190257342 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Synopsis Understanding Namibia by : Henning Melber
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 colonized 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 decolonization could have achieved more than simply a change of those in control.
Author |
: Henning Melber |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press |
Total Pages |
: 320 |
Release |
: 2015-01-04 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780190257620 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0190257628 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (20 Downloads) |
Synopsis Understanding Namibia by : Henning Melber
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 colonized 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 decolonization could have achieved more than simply a change of those in control.
Author |
: John T. Friedman |
Publisher |
: Berghahn Books |
Total Pages |
: 324 |
Release |
: 2011-07-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780857450913 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0857450913 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (13 Downloads) |
Synopsis Imagining the Post-Apartheid State by : John T. Friedman
In northwest Namibia, people’s political imagination offers a powerful insight into the post-apartheid state. Based on extensive anthropological fieldwork, this book focuses on the former South African apartheid regime and the present democratic government; it compares the perceptions and practices of state and customary forms of judicial administration, reflects upon the historical trajectory of a chieftaincy dispute in relation to the rooting of state power and examines everyday forms of belonging in the independent Namibian State. By elucidating the State through a focus on the social, historical and cultural processes that help constitute it, this study helps chart new territory for anthropology, and it contributes an ethnographic perspective to a wider set of interdisciplinary debates on the State and state processes.
Author |
: Gilad James, PhD |
Publisher |
: Gilad James Mystery School |
Total Pages |
: 69 |
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: |
ISBN-10 |
: 9784872959024 |
ISBN-13 |
: 4872959027 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Synopsis Introduction to Namibia by : Gilad James, PhD
Namibia is a country located in southern Africa, bordered by South Africa, Botswana, and Angola. It gained independence from colonial rule in 1990 and is now a democratic country with a population of approximately 2.5 million people. The country is known for its stunning landscapes, including the Namib Desert, the second largest in the world, and Etosha National Park, which is home to various wildlife such as elephants and lions. One of the largest industries in Namibia is mining, particularly for diamonds, uranium, and other minerals. The country also has a growing tourism industry, attracting visitors with its unique culture and natural beauty. Namibia has a diverse population, with numerous ethnic groups such as the Ovambo, Herero, and Himba people, among others. The official language is English, but other languages such as Afrikaans and indigenous languages are also spoken. Overall, Namibia is a country with a rich history and culture, and its natural beauty is a draw for tourists looking for a unique experience.
Author |
: Gilad James, PhD |
Publisher |
: Gilad James Mystery School |
Total Pages |
: 69 |
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: |
ISBN-10 |
: 9786430003989 |
ISBN-13 |
: 6430003981 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (89 Downloads) |
Synopsis Introduction to Namibia by : Gilad James, PhD
Namibia is a country located in southern Africa, bordered by South Africa, Botswana, and Angola. It gained independence from colonial rule in 1990 and is now a democratic country with a population of approximately 2.5 million people. The country is known for its stunning landscapes, including the Namib Desert, the second largest in the world, and Etosha National Park, which is home to various wildlife such as elephants and lions. One of the largest industries in Namibia is mining, particularly for diamonds, uranium, and other minerals. The country also has a growing tourism industry, attracting visitors with its unique culture and natural beauty. Namibia has a diverse population, with numerous ethnic groups such as the Ovambo, Herero, and Himba people, among others. The official language is English, but other languages such as Afrikaans and indigenous languages are also spoken. Overall, Namibia is a country with a rich history and culture, and its natural beauty is a draw for tourists looking for a unique experience.
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: |
Total Pages |
: 108 |
Release |
: 2008 |
ISBN-10 |
: STANFORD:36105131962404 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (04 Downloads) |
Synopsis Understanding Namibia's Labour Law by :
This guide aims at providing simplified version of the Labour Act No 11 of 2007 in order to allow the reader to familiarise with the new Labour Act.
Author |
: M. Amukugo |
Publisher |
: African Books Collective |
Total Pages |
: 169 |
Release |
: 2017-07-19 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9789991642321 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9991642323 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (21 Downloads) |
Synopsis Democracy and Education in Namibia and Beyond by : M. Amukugo
The Namibian constitution makes full provision for education as a fundamental human right and freedom. Three years into independence, as part of the governments educational policy, the Education for All Policy was launched as a stepping stone to free quality education. However, inequities have become widely pronounced within the Namibian educational system. Democracy and Education in Namibia and beyond debates the educationdemocracy nexus in Namibia and the southern African context. It defines and explores the meaning of democracy and related concepts. It also looks at what democracy means in the context of human rights and access to education. The ten chapters in this collection interrogate the strengths and limitations of education as an instrument of social change and question whether or not the Namibian educational objectives and practices do develop and help to sustain a democratic culture in Namibia. The authors in the collection have drawn material from their own teaching and research experience across the fields of education and social science in Namibia and beyond, and present their findings in a pedagogical framework suitable as a challenging text for tertiary students. At a time when education is in crisis, especially in South Africa where strident calls for free tertiary education and Africanisation of the curriculum are spreading like wildfire, this book gives scholarly insight into the history and social conditions that gave rise to our current predicament.
Author |
: Erika von Wietersheim |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 323 |
Release |
: 2020 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9994576682 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9789994576685 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (82 Downloads) |
Synopsis Good Morning Namibia by : Erika von Wietersheim
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Total Pages |
: 152 |
Release |
: 1991 |
ISBN-10 |
: OCLC:1017170331 |
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: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (31 Downloads) |
Synopsis Understanding History by :
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Total Pages |
: 192 |
Release |
: 1993 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9991610103 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9789991610108 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (03 Downloads) |
Synopsis Understanding History 9 by :