Amhara-Oromo Ethnic Interaction in Salale, Ethiopia from 1941-2000: Ethnic Dynamism, Ethnicity and Constructions of Identity in Salale Area, Ethiopia across three Regimes - Softcover

Dirirsa, Sisay Megersa

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3639213475 ISBN 13: 9783639213478

Publisher: VDM Verlag, 2009

Synopsis

Past historical trajectories and present political atmosphere seem to have made inter-ethnic studies subject for negative prejudice among the Ethiopian public. This partly emanates from the distorted view of the public towards inter-ethnic studies as one derived from inter-ethnic conflicts. Yet, one should also notice the salient aspects of inter-ethnic interactions which are the result of bi-directional cultural diffusion.The basic theme which is highly elucidated from Amhara-Oromo interaction in Salale is the essence of change and continuities. Both ethnic entities have gone through construction of identity which developed an overlapping of identities to make them different at the same time similar with their fellow ethnic members elsewhere in Ethiopia. This book, therefore,hopes to provide a lived local experience and insights for those academics and researchers who are keen to study the social history and political economy of Africa using ethnic entities and ethnicity as tools of analysis. The book is also relevant for politicians in Ethiopia and any interested reader who wish to see the pros and cons of Ethiopia?s Ethnic based Federalism.

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About the Author

Sisay Megersa studied history both at Bahir Dar University and Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia. He is currently a lecture at Bahir Dar University.

Edition details

• Publisher: VDM Verlag
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 3639213475
• ISBN 13: 9783639213478
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 104