Rwenzururu Movement in Uganda - Struggling for Recognition

List of contents

1. Introduction
2. Origins and Overview
3., Outburst and Early Engagements of the Movement 1962-67
4. Rwenzururu Engagements: A Regional Breakdown
5. Shifting Aims and Priorities: From Ethnic Protest and Secession to the Demand for Recognition of Rwenzururu Kingship
6. Rwenzururu Songs: Musical Form and Political Tones –with Peter Cooke
7. Conclusion: Rwenzururu in Retrospect

About the author

Martin Doornbos is Professor Emeritus at the International Institute of Social Studies, The Hague, the Netherlands.

Summary

This book provides a comprehensive account and analysis of the Rwenzururu movement in Uganda. The author illuminates how the Rwenzururu came to life, documents and analyses the transformations that the movement has undergone and shows how the Ugandan government responded to the movement, igniting continuing enmity and violence in the process.

Product details

• Authors: Martin Doornbos, Martin (Author Deceased - Hw 09.12.20 Sf Doornbos, Martin (International Institute of Socia Doornbos, Martin (International Institute of Social Studies Doornbos
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2017
• EAN: 9781138039025
• ISBN: 978-1-138-03902-5
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: African Governance; African Governance
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political theories and the history of ideas