{"product_id":"the-mirage-of-change-betrayal-of-zambias-revolution-9786209908590","title":"The Mirage of Change: Betrayal of Zambia's Revolution","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Jimmy Chulu\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Political Economy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mirage of Change meticulously chronicles the rise and fall of the Movement for Multi-party Democracy (MMD) and its leadership, unpacking how Zambia's hopeful democratic revolution of 1991 devolved into a cautionary tale of betrayal and corruption. The formation of the MMD emerges against the backdrop of economic collapse and the global shift towards democratization, culminating in the historic 1991 electoral victory that ended decades of one-party rule. However, the initial optimism soon fades as the administration embraces harsh neoliberal reforms that devastate social safety nets, leading to widespread disillusionment. The book details the gradual erosion of democratic norms through media suppression, constitutional manipulation, and purges of dissenting voices within the party. The dramatic Third Term saga unfolds as a pivotal moment of popular resistance, where civil society alliances successfully thwart Chiluba's attempt to entrench power. The ensuing transition to Mwanawasa's presidency reveals unintended consequences and the complexities of political succession.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LAP Lambert Academic Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47883112087703,"sku":"9786209908590","price":10732.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9786209908590.webp?v=1781099552","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-mirage-of-change-betrayal-of-zambias-revolution-9786209908590","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}