# African studies and sociopolitical issues

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/african-studies-and-sociopolitical-issues/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 168,981 |
| Description | This cluster of papers explores the complex history of Zimbabwe, focusing on themes such as nationalist historiography, patriotic history, land reform, political economy, and the struggle for social justice. It delves into the impact of colonialism, the urban crisis, and the dynamics of agrarian relations in shaping the nation's identity. |
| Domain | Social Sciences |
| Field | Social Sciences |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T12635 |
| Works | 43,973 |

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 15.

- [G. John Ikenberry](https://scholariq.org/researchers/g-john-ikenberry/)
- [Victor Turner](https://scholariq.org/researchers/victor-turner/)
- [Albert O. Hirschman](https://scholariq.org/researchers/albert-o-hirschman/)
- [Gail M. Gerhart](https://scholariq.org/researchers/gail-m-gerhart/)
- [K. Nedkova](https://scholariq.org/researchers/k-nedkova/)
- [National Research Council](https://scholariq.org/researchers/national-research-council-2/)
- [Steven Levitsky](https://scholariq.org/researchers/steven-levitsky/)
- [James Ferguson](https://scholariq.org/researchers/james-ferguson/)
- [Annemarie Mol](https://scholariq.org/researchers/annemarie-mol/)
- [John Hoddinott](https://scholariq.org/researchers/john-hoddinott/)
- [Anna Tsing](https://scholariq.org/researchers/anna-tsing/)
- [Michael Watts](https://scholariq.org/researchers/michael-watts/)

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