Description
The Moral Economy of the State examines state formation in Zimbabwe from the colonial period through the first decade of independence. Drawing on the works of Gramsci, E. P. Thompson, and James Scott, William Munro develops a theory of "moral economy" that explores negotiations between rural citizens and state agents over legitimate state incursions in social life. This analysis demonstrates how states try to shape the meanings of citizenship for agrarian populations by redefining conceptions of the public good, property rights, and community membership.
The book's focus on the moral economy of the state offers a refreshing perspective on the difficulties experienced by postcolonial African states in building stronger state and rural institutions.
The Moral Economy of the State examines state formation in Zimbabwe from the colonial period through the first decade of independence.
Book Information
ISBN 9780896802025
Author William A. Munro
Format Paperback
Page Count 350
Imprint Ohio University Press
Publisher Ohio University Press
