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Book SynopsisMalawi's First Republic combines archival materials, government publications, newspapers and personal accounts to illustrate the problems of economic development and party politics in post colonial Africa. Malawi's economic development stands in stark contrast to its political reality.
Trade ReviewMalawi's First Republic represents a bold step into the substance of political economy, amassing an impressive range of statistical detail and critical analysis...This book answers a demand for fresh perspectives on the country's modern history. -- Harri Englund, University of Cambridge * African History *
This volume will obviously interest those concerned about Malawi and will also appeal to those wanting greater detail on this country, which held positions that ran counter to those of many of its neighbors. Summing Up: Optional. Comprehensive academic and public library collections. -- J.E. Weaver, Drake University * CHOICE *
...it is a good book, on an important subject, and a welcome addition to the growing literature on Malawi's economic and political history. -- Colin Baker, The University of Glamorgan * African Studies Review *
Sindima's book does raise interesting issues that deserve further examination that no doubt will take many more studies to explore fully. ..one hopes that this book will find its way into the hands of an undergraduate at Chancellor College, who will use it as a stepping stone to pursue deeper investigations into the postcolonial history of one of southern Africa's less-studied countries. -- Christopher J. Lee, Stanford University * H-Net: Humanities and Social Science Reviews Online *
Sindima's book does raise interesting issues that deserve further examination that no doubt will take many more studies to explore fully. ..one hopes that this book will find its way into the hands of an undergraduate at Chancellor College, who will use it as a stepping stone to pursue deeper investigations into the postcolonial history of one of southern Africa's less-studied countries. -- Christopher J. Lee, Stanford University * H-Net: Humanities and Social Science Reviews Online *
...it is a good book, on an important subject, and a welcome addition to the growing literature on Malawi's economic and political history. -- Colin Baker, The University of Glamorgan * African Studies Review *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Malawi: The Land of the Flames Chapter 4 The Making of Contemporary Malawi Chapter 5 The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland Chapter 6 Kwacha: The New Day Chapter 7 Development Strategy Chapter 8 Market and Money Chapter 9 The Political System Chapter 10 Foreign and Domestic Policies Chapter 11 One Republic, One Party One Leader Chapter 12 Political Pluralism Chapter 13 Rethinking Malawi's Development Chapter 14 Postscript Chapter 15 References Chapter 16 Index
