Next Liberation Struggle

Through four decades John Saul has studied, written about, and supported southern African liberation struggles. This collection of essays draws together his long-range perspectives on regional change, and illuminates the developments that culminated in the independence of Zimbabwe and Namibia and the overthrow of apartheid. Saul provides a pragmatic assessment of what has, and hasn't, been achieved in the region. Part One sets out broad themes. Part Two presents case studies of Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Tanzania. Part Three part focuses on South Africa, on transitions, and on socio-economic outcomes (largely neo-liberal and inegalitarian). Ultimately he identifies forces for change, and suggests imperatives and implications for Africa's next liberation struggle.