Mobilizing the masses : gender, ethnicity, and class in the nationalist movement in Guinea, 1939-1958
Elizabeth Schmidt's "Mobilizing the Masses: Gender, Ethnicity, and Class in the Nationalist Movement in Guinea, 1939–1958" offers a comprehensive analysis of Guinea's path to independence, focusing on the period leading up to the 1958 referendum. Schmidt examines the roles of various groups—including war veterans, urban workers, peasants, and market women—in the nationalist movement, highlighting their self-organized efforts that predated formal political structures. The book delves into the dynamics of the Rassemblement Démocratique Africain (RDA), exploring internal tensions and the party's evolution from a marginalized entity to a dominant political force. By integrating perspectives on gender, ethnicity, and class, Schmidt provides a nuanced understanding of the social forces that propelled Guinea toward independence. This work is part of the Social History of Africa series and was published by Heinemann in 2005
Print Book, English, ©2005
Heinemann, Portsmouth, NH, ©2005