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Episode 104: Development Dreams in Lesotho

John Aerni-Flessner above Maseru

John Aerni-Flessner above Maseru, Lesotho

John Aerni-Flessner (MSU) on his forthcoming book The Desire for Development: Foreign Assistance, Independence, & Dreams for the Nation in Lesotho. Discussion focuses on development projects and their local, national and international politics; perspectives of Basotho youth, farmers, chiefs and government; and interactions with South Africa, U.S. Peace Corps and the foreign aid industry.

Africa Past and Present Episode 104 [ 42:00 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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Episode 97: Reproductive Rights in South Africa

9780199844494Susanne Klausen (History, Carleton U.) on the history and politics of women’s reproductive rights in South Africa. Our discussion of race, nationalism, and women’s sexuality focuses on her new book, Abortion Under Apartheid, the first full-length study of the history of abortion in an African context. The interview concludes with an assessment of the present and future of abortion rights in South Africa and internationally.

Africa Past and Present 97 [ 43:11 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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