Zambia: Between Two Worlds (Profiles)

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Review: Zambia borders on eight states whose political ideologies range from the socialism of Mozambique to the conservatism of Malawi. Because of its great mineral wealth and well-developed mining industry, Zambia is potentially one of the strongest nations in Africa.

In this introduction to Zambia, Dr. Burdette addresses a group of puzzling questions. Why is such a rich country experiencing economic troubles? Why does it seem destined to be locked in long-term combat with international lenders? Is the state, in fact, moving toward economic independence or is it being dominated once again by its more industrialized neighbors and various Western states? Finally, how do ethnic and class factors affect the tone and content of modern Zambian politics, and how will they combine to affect the nation's future?