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Book SynopsisThe process of decolonization, the development of the nationalist movement, and the salient aspects of the emerging post-independence policy in the Congo since 1954 are studied. Special emphasis is given to the forces set loose by the Leopoldville explosion. Originally published in 1965. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-deman
Table of Contents*Frontmatter, pg. i*Acknowledgments, pg. v*Contents, pg. ix*Tables, pg. x*Maps, pg. xii*I. Introduction, pg. 1*II. Behemoth: A Brief Portrait, pg. 10*III. Decolonization: The Belgian Vision, pg. 33*IV. Paternalism, pg. 59*V. Desegregating Colonial Society, pg. 73*VI. From the Ground Up: The Communes, pg. 106*VII. Disintegration of the System, pg. 140*VIII. A Structure for Independence, pg. 162*IX. Elites: Chiefs, Clerks and Traders, pg. 184*X. The Mass: Workers and Peasants, pg. 204*XI. The Politics of Ethnicity, pg. 232*XII. The Rise of Nationalism: From Primary Resistance to Political Parties, pg. 273*XIII. A Profile of Independence: 1960-1963, pg. 307*XIV. The Political Sector: Parliament, Parties and Politicians, pg. 358*XV. The Administration and Judiciary: Resurgent Bureaucracy, pg. 398*XVI. The Politics of Force: Army and Police, pg. 438*XVII. Federalism: The Quest for a Constitution, pg. 475*XVIII. Fragmentation: The New Provinces, pg. 533*XIX. Conclusions, pg. 572*Epilogue, pg. 582*Appendix: Note on Methodological Assumptions, pg. 602*Bibliography, pg. 609*Index, pg. 645
