04138nam a22004815i 4500001001800000003000900018005001700027007001500044008004100059020003700100024003500137050001600172072001500188072001500203072002300218072001800241100008300259245018300342250001800525264007900543300004300622336002600665337002600691338003600717347002400753505048000777520195301257650004403210650003003254650002603284650002903310650003103339650002603370710003403396773002603430776003603456776003603492776003603528856004603564912001403610912001503624999001703639978-3-031-51284-1DE-He21320251030111746.0cr nn 008mamaa240326s2024    sz |    s    |||| 0|eng d  a97830315128419978-3-031-51284-17 a10.1007/978-3-031-51284-12doi 4aJQ1870-3981 7aJP2bicssc 7a1H2bicssc 7aPOL0530002bisacsh 7aJPx1H2thema1 aRwodzi, Aaron.eauthor.4aut4http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut97404810aMultiparty Democracy in Zimbabweh[electronic resource] :bOpposition Politics and the Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) (1980–2017) /cby Aaron Rwodzi.  a1st ed. 2024. 1aCham :bSpringer Nature Switzerland :bImprint: Palgrave Macmillan,c2024.  aXIX, 257 p. 1 illus.bonline resource.  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  atext filebPDF2rda0 aChapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Reconciliation :A False Start?(1980-2000) -- Chapter 3: Urban Politics And The Quest For Regime Change(1980-2015) -- Chapter 4: Sanctions: Agenda Setting And Structural Constraints,(2000- 2008) -- Chapter 5:The Third Chimurenga (2000-2015)And Political Deadlock -- Chapter 6: The Effectiveness Of Democratic Formations Within Zanu-PF(1980-2015) -- Chapter 7: Contested Multiparty Democracy And Sanitising A 2017 Militarised Transition. .  aThis book provides a comprehensive account of the tumultuous political landscape of Zimbabwe. Delving into historical and contemporary perspectives, the author analyses the relationship between the ruling ZANU-PF party and the opposition, exposing the pervasive influence of foreign powers and their ‘regime change’ agendas. Amidst western-imposed economic sanctions, the book examines how political opposition has struggled to maintain its footing in the face of ZANU-PF's rhetoric on preserving the nation's sovereignty. Drawing on the powerful theoretical frameworks of Gramsci's hegemony theory and instrumentalism, the book dissects the constraints on multiparty democracy under ZANU-PF's rule. From the party's manipulation of liberation narratives to the subtle intricacies of ‘Mugabeism’, a violent and ideological stronghold, the author unveils the tactics employed to maintain power. The chapters uncover the pivotal role played by the military throughout Zimbabwe's history: from the days of the liberation struggle to the shocking events of 2017, when Mugabe's grip on power was diminished by the very force that had propped him up for decades, the author reveals how the military's involvement has thwarted opposition players' attempts to claim power. Boldly challenging the notion that constraints solely rest on ZANU-PF, this book calls attention to the shortcomings of opposition parties in navigating Zimbabwe’s treacherous political landscape. Using compelling evidence and unparalleled analysis, the book is an essential read for those seeking to understand the intricate web of power, manipulation, and struggle that has defined Zimbabwe's political journey. Aaron Rwodzi is Secretary of the Development Studies Association of Zimbabwe (DeSAZ). He holds a PhD from the University of ZwaZulu Natal, South Africa, and his research interests span political and social histories, and democracy, race, and cultural studies. 0aAfricaxPolitics and government.967669 0aPolitical science.958714 0aPolitical leadership.14aAfrican Politics.96767124aGovernance and Government.24aPolitical Leadership.2 aSpringerLink (Online service)0 tSpringer Nature eBook08iPrinted edition:z978303151283408iPrinted edition:z978303151285808iPrinted edition:z978303151286540uhttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-51284-1  aZDB-2-POS  aZDB-2-SXPI  c58677d58677