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Life after violence : a people's story of Burundi /

Uvin, Peter, 1962-

Life after violence : a people's story of Burundi / Peter Uvin . - London ; New York : Zed, 2009. - xi, 211 p. ; 21 cm. - African arguments . - African arguments. .

"In association with International African Institute, Royal African Society, Social Science Research Council."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 190-204) and index.

Introduction -- A brief political history of Burundi -- Methodology and location -- Peace and war as read in Burundi -- 'If I were in charg e here': Burundians on respect, corruption, and the state -- Hard work and prostitution: the capitalist ethos in crisis -- 'I want to marry a dynamic girl': changing gender expectations in Burundi (with Kim Howe) -- Justice, silence, and social capital (with Ann Nee) -- Conclusion.

1848131801 (pbk.) 9781848131804 (pbk.) 1848131798 (hbk.) 9781848131798 (hbk.) 184813181X (ebk.) 9781848131811 (ebk.)

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Burundi-- History-- 1993-
Burundi-- Social conditions.

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