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Against All Odds is a firsthand account of Eritrea's 30-year battle for independence from Ethiopia. Connell argues that the blending of a social revolution with political objectives enabled this self-reliant liberation front to weld Eritrea's fractured society—half Christian, half Muslim, from nine ethnic groups—into one of the most remarkable nationalist movements in modern history. Praise for Against All Odds "a gripping eyewitness account"—The Nation "a vivid on-the-ground chronicle"—Foreign Affairs "an inspiring story of courage, dedication, achievement and hope, with important lessons to teach"—Noam Chomsky "Connell writes in the engaged tradition of John Reed and Edgar Snow."—Eqbal Ahmad "[N]o one wanting to have and to test reliable opinions about Africa today is going to be able to ignore Against All Odds."—Basil Davidson
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Rethinking Revolution Praise for Rethinking Revolution “Rethinking Revolution is a bold and provocative analysis of the possibilities for achieving democracy and justice in this next century.” — Howard Zinn, author, A People’s History of the United States “Dan Connell brings to the study of Africa a rare mix, combining a journalist's passion for addressing contemporary dilemmas with a scholar's care about placing every dilemma in a context, both geographical and historical.” — Mahmood Mamdani, author, Citizen and Subject: Contemporary Africa and the Legacy of Late Colonialism “This is a thoughtful, often brilliant, look at the challenges posed by the post-cold-war era, and a necessary guidebook for those who will continue the good fight.” — Margaret Randall, author, Gathering Rage: The Failure of Twentieth Century Revolutions to Develop a Feminist Agenda
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Taking on the Superpowers Building a New Nation This two-volume collection of Connell’s writings, spanning more than a quarter-century, recounts Eritrea’s protracted independence war and its postliberation transition. New essays set the context—personal and political—for the reportage. In his Introduction, Connell explains why he turned into a critic of the movement he so long supported. A Preface by British historian Basil Davidson endorses this critique.
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Eritrea: A Country Handbook This richly illustrated, guide highlights Eritrea’s achievements and contains special sections on its history, its land and its people, the state, the economy, education and training, health and human services, culture and the arts, tourism, the media, civil society and the diaspora. Maps, charts and statistics provide details for each subject, along with more than 100 full-color photos. [This book, published by Eritrea’s Ministry of Information in 2002, is not available through retail outlets.] |
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Conversations with Eritrean Political Prisoners In 2001, months after a devastating war with Ethiopia, a debate erupted in Eritrea over the conduct of leadership and the content of policy. Much criticism was directed at President Isaias Afwerki, who refused to implement the constitution or conduct elections. This came to a halt when he arrested his most prominent critics, shut down the press, and smothered all public political discussion. Conversations carries interviews with five top officials and former liberation movement leaders shortly before they disappeared into Eritrean prisons.
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Women
to Women This collection, based on a Simmons College study-abroad course and edited by Dan Connell, features 27 stirring articles by his students on issues ranging from how South African women fare today in the arts, politics and business to how they cope with and combat HIV/AIDS, homelessness, and rising domestic violence. One article explores the impact of women’s empowerment on men. Another plumbs the limits of tolerance for gays and lesbians. Several look at new forms of cultural and political expression in the dynamic new youth culture. Includes photographs. Praise for Women to Women “Rare glimpses into the lives of South African women. Sometimes painful, always insightful.” — John Donnelly, Africa bureau chief, Boston Globe
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