Title: From divided pasts to cohesive futures : reflections on Africa /
Authors: Hino, Hiroyuki, 1945-; Langer, Arnim; Lonsdale, John,; Stewart, Frances, 1940-
Year: 2019
Subjects: Cultural pluralism Political aspects Africa.; Ethnic conflict Africa.; Ethnic conflict; Ethnic relations Political aspects; Africa Ethnic relations Political aspects.; Africa
Abstract: "Today, the cohesion of multi-ethnic societies is at risk across the globe. African countries have been facing this challenge in the sixty years since independence, They continue to do so. Historical inequalities and social division undermine cohesion and sow seeds of instability. Can Africa hope to build a future where ethnic and other groups can live at peace with each other? This book rests on the assumption that, with difficulty, they can. It draws together historians, economists and political scientists, each an authority on Africa, to look back at the continent's divided histories, to understand where Africans stand now, and to reflect on how they might now work towards a more trusting society. We bring conceptual clarity to bear on the often fuzzy processes and contexts. Our case studies, statistical expositions, theoretical reflections, and conceptual definitions apply beyond Africa to more developed countries, including in Europe and North America"--Provided by publisher.
Contents: Introduction: Understanding processes of change in social cohesion: learning from comparative history / Hiroyuki Hino, Arnim Langer, John Lonsdale, and Frances Stewart -- Kenya's four ages of ethnicity / Hiroyuki Hino, Arnim Langer, John Lonsdale, and Frances Stewart -- Better elections, more deaths: Nigeria / Abdul Raufu Mustapha -- Ethnicity, citizenry and nation building in Tanzania / Benno Ndulu, Emma Hunter and Wilfred E. Mbowe -- Identity, inequality and social contestation in the post-apartheid South Africa / Hiroyuki Hino, Murray Leibbrandt, Ratjomose Machema, Muna Shifa and Crain Soudien -- Ethnicity, development, and social cohesion in Africa: overview / Bruce Berman and Motoki Takahashi -- Redressing inequalities in societies: growth with equity / Frances Stewart -- Vertical and horizontal decentralization for equity and stability / Gustav Ranis -- Land reform: strengthening customary rights under community management / Kojo Sebastian Amanor -- Protecting education from ethnic politics / Eric Kramon and Daniel N. Posner -- Building social cohesion through education in Africa? Lessons from Côte d'Ivoire and Kenya / Line Kuppens & Arnim Langer -- Remaking Cape Town: memory politics, land restitution and social cohesion in District Six / Ciraj Rassool -- Key ingredients of inclusive politics / Abdul Raufu Mustapha -- National cohesion in Africa: beyond ethnicity and ethnic communities / Ernest Aryeetey and Ama de-Graft Aikins -- From divided pasts to cohesive futures in Africa: conclusions and policy recommendations / Arnim Langer & John Lonsdale.