Malawi's First Republic: An Economic and Political Analysis

by Harvey J. Sindima

Overview

Malawi'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. This book reviews the development of a one party system, the hero cult, implements of dissent, foreign and domestic policies, and the end of the First Republic.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761823322
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	08/13/2002
Pages:	274
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 8.86(h) x 0.84(d)

About the Author

Harvey J. Sindima is Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Colgate University. He is the author of several books including, Religious and Political Ethics in Africa: A Moral Inquiry (Greenwood, 1998) and Africa's Agenda: The Legacy of Liberalism and Colonialism in the Crisis of African Values (Greenwood, 1995).

Table of Contents

Chapter 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

What People are Saying About This

J.E. Weaver

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....

Colin Baker

...it is a good book, on an important subject, and a welcome addition to the growing literature on Malawi's economic and political history.

Christopher J. Lee

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.

Harri Englund

Malawi'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.....

Editorial Reviews

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.

Choice Reviews - J.E. Weaver

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.

H-Net: Humanities and Social Science Reviews Online - Christopher J. Lee

...it is a good book, on an important subject, and a welcome addition to the growing literature on Malawi's economic and political history.

African Studies Review - Colin Baker

Malawi'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.

African History - Harri Englund

Malawi'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 "

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 "

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 "

From the Publisher

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

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

Malawi'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

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

Deeply critical of the liberal bourgeois ideology of Malawi's political and economic elites, this work explores the political and economic realities of contemporary Malawi in order to promote a development project that will take into account the ethics and practices historically rooted in the cultural practices of the Malawian people. The author focuses on the political economy as it impacts the everyday lives of people and recommends a policy that centers around the religious concepts of Malawians for alleviating poverty and encouraging political pluralism. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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