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About this book
Why are liberation and independence movements often betrayed when their leaders get into government? This question has haunted Peter Hain for decades.
A lifelong activist and politician, Hain has over 50 years' experience of battling corruption, from his early days as a freedom fighter against apartheid to his time as a UK Labour MP, cabinet minister, and sitting member of the House of Lords. He offers a gripping exploration of why movements born from the ideals of justice and freedom often succumb to bad governance and corruption once in power. Combining rigorous analysis with well-sourced evidence, this book examines global examples ranging from Africa to Latin America, Russia, the Caribbean, China and India.
With the unique perspective of having navigated both the streets of protest and the corridors of power, Hain reflects on the challenges of staying true to the values of liberation struggles while confronting their disappointing outcomes. Thought-provoking and accessible, this book is an essential read for anyone engaged in the fight for a better world.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Epigraph
- Title
- Copyright
- Epigraph
- Contents
- About the author
- Acknowledgements
- 1 Personal perspective
- 2 A global phenomenon
- 3 Latin and South America
- 4 State and party
- 5 Corruption and why it thrives
- 6 Global North corruption
- 7 Poisonous colonialism
- 8 Scramble for Africa
- 9 Zimbabwe goes rogue
- 10 Nefarious global business
- 11 Corruption under apartheid
- 12 Corrupting freedom fighters
- 13 Lessons from Africa
- 14 Freedom movements beyond Africa
- 15 A luta continua
- Notes
- Principal sources
- Index