One Zambia, Many Histories: Towards a History of Post-colonial Zambia (Afrika-Studiecentrum Series)

In contrast to the rich tradition of academic analysis and understanding of the pre-colonial and colonial history of Zambia, the country s post-colonial trajectory has been all but ignored by historians. The assumptions of developmentalism, the cultural hegemony of the United National Independence Party s orthodoxy and its conflation with national interests, and a narrow focus on Zambia s diplomatic role in Southern African affairs, have all contributed to a dearth of studies centring on the diverse lived experiences of Zambians. Inspired by an international conference held in Lusaka in August 2005, and presenting a broad range of essays on different aspects of Zambia s post-colonial experience, this collection seeks to lay the foundations for a future process of sustained scholarly enquiry into the country s most recent past." Inspired By An International Conference Held In Lusaka In August 2005, And Presenting A Broad Range Of Essays On Different Aspects Of Zambia's Post-colonial Experience, This Collection Seeks To Lay The Foundations For A Future Process Of Sustained Scholarly Enquiry Into The Country's Most Recent Past.--jacket. Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula, Unip And The Roots Of Authoritarianism In Nationalist Zambia / Giacomo Macola -- Rebellion Or Massacre? : The Unip-lumpa Conflict Revisited / David M. Gordon -- 'you Can't Fight Guns With Knives' : National Security And Zambian Responses To Udi, 1965-1973 / Andrew J. Deroche -- Enemies Within? : Opposition To The Zambian One-party State, 1972-1980 / Miles Larmer -- Legitimizing Powers : The Political Role Of The Roman Catholic Church, 1972-1991 / Marja Hinfelaar -- Towards A History Of The Charismatic Churches In Post-colonial Zambia / Austin M. Cheyeka -- Islam In Post-colonial Zambia / Felix J. Phiri -- 'the Devil You Know' : The Impact Of The Mulungushi Economic Reforms On Retail Trade In Rural Zambia, With Special Reference To Susman Brothers & Wulfsohn, 1968-80 / Hugh Macmillan -- The Informalization Of Lusaka's Economy : Regime Change, Ultra-modern Markets, And Street Vending, 1972-2004 / K. Tranberg Hansen -- Fighting For Democracy Of The Pocket : The Labour Movement In The Third Republic / Friday E. Mulenga -- Gender And Politics : The Zambia National Women's Lobby Group In The 2001 Tripartite Elections / Bizeck J. Phiri -- Subsidiary Sovereignty And The Constitution Of Political Space In Zambia? / Jeremy Gould. Edited By Jan-bart Gewald, Marja Hinfelaar, Giacomo Macola. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. In contrast to the rich tradition of academic analysis and understanding of the pre-colonial and colonial history of Zambia, the trajectory of post-colonial Zambia has been all but ignored by historians. The assumptions of developmentalism, the cultural hegemony of United National Independence Party orthodoxy and its conflation with national interests, and a narrow focus on Zambia's diplomatic role in Southern African affairs, have all contributed to a dearth of studies centring on the diverse lived experiences of Zambians