Tanzania and Nyerere: A Study of Ujamaa and Nationhood provides an in-depth analysis of the Ujamaa idea developed by President Julius K. Nyerere as the ideological basis for Tanzanian national development. The authors—William Redman Duggan and John R. Civille—describe how Nyerere's version of African socialism was implemented in Tanzania's political, economic, and social policies. The book …
This book examines the political dynamics, conflicts, and processes of national renewal in Guinea-Bissau since its independence in 1974. Joshua B. Forrest traces the development of state power, relations among political elites, social structures, and the economic challenges facing this small West African nation. Through in-depth historical and political analysis, Forrest presents a comprehensiv…
The book "Nyerere on Socialism" compiles the introduction and writings of President Julius K. Nyerere, previously published in two works: Freedom and Unity (1966) and Freedom and Socialism / Uhuru na Ujamaa (1968). This work contains an explanation of the concept of Ujamaa, the principles of African socialism, and Nyerere's political ideas in building postcolonial Tanzanian society. Through the…
This book analyzes the social, political, and economic changes in post-independence Tanzania, particularly through the human development policies initiated during the era of President Julius Nyerere. James N. Karioki evaluates the implementation of Ujamaa socialism, collective village development, and their impact on the country's social structure. In addition to discussing theory and policy, t…
Milestones of My Journey is an autobiography by Ali Sastroamidjojo, a prominent figure in Indonesian political history. Sastroamidjojo chronicles his life and political career, including his involvement in the Indonesian government during the early years of independence, foreign diplomacy, and the dynamics of national politics from 1927 to 1960. The book provides both a personal and historical …
This book is a collection of articles discussing the challenges and issues of nation-building in Tanzania during the early years of independence. Edited by Anthony H. Rweyemamu, the book presents a multidisciplinary analysis by various experts on the political, economic, social, and administrative issues facing Tanzania. Contributors evaluate development strategies, economic planning, the moder…
Written by Retnowati Abdulgani-Knapp, A Fading Dream: The Story of Roeslan Abdulgani and Indonesia presents an in-depth biography of Roeslan Abdulgani, a key figure in modern Indonesian political history. As a senior diplomat, minister, and one of the architects of the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference, Roeslan played a crucial role in shaping Indonesia's national identity in the early years of indep…
In the Time of Madness: Indonesia on the Edge of Chaos is an in-depth journalistic account by Richard Lloyd Parry that follows the violent events and political conflicts in Indonesia in the late 1990s. Parry chronicles the tragedy of the May 1998 riots, ethnic conflict in Kalimantan, violence in Maluku, and the upheaval leading up to the East Timor independence referendum. Using a narrative and…
The book Indonesia: a country study is part of the Area Handbook Series compiled by Foreign Area Studies, The American University. This edition presents a comprehensive study of Indonesia's geographical, social, cultural, political, economic, historical, and security conditions up to 1982. This book is intended to provide in-depth understanding for researchers, academics, and the United States …
The Struggle for Zimbabwe: The Chimurenga War provides a comprehensive and detailed narrative of Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle against colonial rule. Written by journalists David Martin and Phyllis Johnson, the book examines the origins, development, and climax of the armed resistance led by liberation movements such as ZANU and ZAPU. Drawing from first-hand accounts, interviews, and histori…