The Tragic Hero? The rise and downfall of Mugabe – Talent Pfumvuti
Talent Pfumvuti
Master's thesis
The Tragic Hero? The rise and downfall of Mugabe
The Tragic Hero? The rise and dawnfall of Mugabe
Abstract:
ABSTRACT The main purpose of this research was to find out how Zimbabwean former President Robert Mugabe rose to power, how he was able to maintain power for thirty-seven years, what finally led to his downfall in 2017 and what meanings Zimbabweans put on the rise, rule and downfall of Mugabe. I opted for a qualitative research method for data collection. I used Focus Group Discussions and key informant …moreAbstract:
ABSTRACT The main purpose of this research was to find out how Zimbabwean former President Robert Mugabe rose to power, how he was able to maintain power for thirty-seven years, what finally led to his downfall in 2017 and what meanings Zimbabweans put on the rise, rule and downfall of Mugabe. I opted for a qualitative research method for data collection. I used Focus Group Discussions and key informant …moreKeywords
Key Terms Dictatorship one center of power in this context the effect of the long rule by Mugabe Violence – the use of intimidation fear or physical assault Power – to have absolute control in this case to have absolute control of other people Nationalism – loyalty and commitment to the country Revolution – uprisings that lead to the change of the status quo
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 30. 5. 2018
Identifier:
https://is.muni.cz/th/kll24/
Thesis defence
- Date of defence: 25. 6. 2018
- Supervisor: Dr. Werner Binder
- Reader: doc. PhDr. Csaba Szaló, Ph.D.
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Faculty of Social StudiesMaster programme / field:
Sociology / Sociology (Eng.)
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