Overview
- Explores the diverse experiences of political transition in Southern Africa
- Examines political–cultural practices that facilitate or hinder democratization in the region
- Is written from a multidisciplinary perspective
Part of the book series: Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development (AAESPD)
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Table of contents (13 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Military and Political Transition
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Electoral Politics and Democratisation
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Constitutionalism, Governance and Transitional Justice
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About this book
This book explores multiple challenges faced by democratization in Southern Africa. Applying a wider lens to the concept of political transition and employing a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches, the contributions gathered here explore residual political cultural practices that hinder democratic consolidation in Southern Africa. Presenting various case studies, the book tackles themes such as the military-political nexus, leadership renewal, constitutionalism, electoral politics, election violence, marginalization of women, civil society and political transition, media framing and transitional justice.
Written from a multidisciplinary perspective and drawing on empirical data from multiple sources, this edited volume challenges orthodox conceptualizations of political transition. The book will be of interest to students and scholars of political science, African studies, and related fields, as well as policy-makers and professionals interested in thelatest political developments in Southern Africa.
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Tendai Chari is an Associate Professor of Media Studies and NRF rated scholar at the University of Venda, South Africa. He holds a PhD in media studies from the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa. Previously he lectured at several universities in Africa, including the University of Zimbabwe, where he was Head of the Media Programme. Chari is widely published in the field of media studies. His research focuses on political communication, digital media, media ethics and popular culture. Chari is a fellow of the African Humanities Program of the American Council of Learned Societies.
Patrick Dzimiri is an Associate Professor at the University of Venda, South Africa, specializing in International Relations. With a PhD in the field, he has extensive experience in teaching and publishing in peer-reviewed journals. While his research covered human rights, human security, and humanitarian affairs, his recent focus shifted to community-specific investigations. He aims to produce practical research outcomes in migration politics, governance, development, sustainable livelihoods, and inequalities in multicultural settings. His research aligns with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16, promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Military, Politics and Democratization in Southern Africa
Book Subtitle: The Quest for Political Transition
Editors: Tendai Chari, Patrick Dzimiri
Series Title: Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-35229-4
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Political Science and International Studies, Political Science and International Studies (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2023
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-35228-7Published: 11 August 2023
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-35231-7Due: 11 September 2023
eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-35229-4Published: 10 August 2023
Series ISSN: 2198-7262
Series E-ISSN: 2198-7270
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXIX, 278
Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations, 10 illustrations in colour
Topics: African Politics, Governance and Government, Development Studies, Comparative Politics, Political History, Political Leadership