Prof. Nasong’o Edits New Book on Ethnic Conflict in Africa

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Dr. Shadrack W. Nasong’o

Dr. Shadrack W. Nasong’o, of Rhodes’ Department of International Studies, is editor of the new book The Roots of Ethnic Conflict in Africa: From Grievance to Violence. According to the book’s site, the main thesis is that ethnic political mobilization results from deeply-felt grievances on the part of the group so mobilized. Learn more