Routledge Cultures of Change in Contemporary Zimbabwe - Routledge

Explore the deep shifts in Zimbabwean society through this multi and inter-disciplinary study. This volume examines how culture reflects the country's transition, focusing on the 2017 move from Robert Mugabe to Emmerson Mnangagwa. As Mnangagwa works to define his "Second Republic" or "New Dispensation," this book investigates the rhetoric of change and the rejection of previous political and economic cultures. By looking at a wide range of mediums, the text provides a look into how renewal and transition are understood in the nation. The research examines social media, language, discourse, theatre, and images to understand the current landscape. It also analyzes political speeches alongside literary fiction and non-fiction to provide a complete picture of the socio-political environment in Zimbabwe. This work is an essential resource for those studying African politics, sociology, and the cultural impact of leadership changes.