Cambridge Imperial and Post-Colonial Studies: The Kariba Dam Scheme in the Central African Federation

Tischler, J.

'Modernisation' was one of the most pervasive ideologies of the twentieth century. Focusing on a case study of the Kariba Dam in central-southern Africa and based on an array of primary sources and interviews the book provides a nuanced understanding of development in the turbulent late 1950s, a time when most colonies moved towards independence.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2013-04-25

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781137268761

DOI: 10.1057/9781137268778

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 323