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A JOURNEY OF IDEAS IBD

AFRICA WORLD BOOKS PTY LTD
03 / 2023
9780645719161
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Sinopsis

Over a forty-year career,Dr Francis Mading Deng, South SudanâÇÖs most eminent statesman, diplomat and academic,ábecame one of AfricaâÇÖs most prolific writers. His catalogue includes books (fiction and non-fiction), journal articles, policy documents, reports, opinion pieces, think tank analysis, and more. This collection of his writings will lead the reader through his early years as a young scholar, (and first person from Southern Sudan to gain a PhD),árecording Dinka traditions through songs and folktales, interviews with elder Chiefs,áand the customary laws of his indigenous society.áHis writing did not slow down during the many roles played, which includeed academic, politician, and peace negotiator for the conflicts in Sudan and South Sudan. He also served theáUN as representative of theáSecreatary-General and advisor in mandates on displacement and genocide prevention. This Is In addition toáhis life-long commitment to the resolution of the crisisáináthe contested territory of Abyei - his homeland. Compelling and challenging, sometimes contentious, these writings trace the extraordinary career of one of AfricaâÇÖs greatest intellects and his rich and nuanced explorations of history, politics, conflict resolution, humanitarianism, sovereignty, war, peace and culture.