Labor and Democracy in Namibia, 1971-1996
Published on 1. January 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-85255-752-5 (ISBN)
Description
Chronicles the origins and evolution of the history of Namibia's organized labor movement.
Explains how, despite the structural limitations of the Namibian economy, a colonial legacy of repression and reform, and an authoritarian nationalist movement, trade unions did eventually emerge in Namibia, only to be largely demobilized after independence. It further explores the implications of this demobilization for the consolidation of democracy in Namibia.
North America: Ohio U Press
Explains how, despite the structural limitations of the Namibian economy, a colonial legacy of repression and reform, and an authoritarian nationalist movement, trade unions did eventually emerge in Namibia, only to be largely demobilized after independence. It further explores the implications of this demobilization for the consolidation of democracy in Namibia.
North America: Ohio U Press
Reviews / Votes
The topic is highly relevant today, for if Namibia had had a strong and independent labour movement since independence, Namibian democracy would not be threatened by ruling party domination - -- Christopher Saunders * JOURNAL OF AFRICAN HISTORY * Without doubt, however, this book contributes enormously to empiricism on the birth of the trade union movement in Namibia and on that basis is of value to academia. - -- Lawrence Flint * AFRICAN AFFAIRS * Dr Bauer argues that a vibrant and autonomous trade union movement is crucial to the consolidation of new democracies, such as Namibia. In Namibia, however, the liberation struggle and the first years of independence have weakened the trade unions. - * INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF SOCIAL HISTORY *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-85255-752-5 (9780852557525)
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Gretchen Bauer
Labor and Democracy in Namibia, 1971-1996
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10/1998
James Currey
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Content
The general strike and its aftermath; nationalism confronts trade unionism; "Viva NAFAU" - the emergence of the NUNW; the early years of independence.