Nyerere's Ujamaa: Its Foundations and Values

Julius Kambarage Nyerere (1922-1999), the first president of the United Republic of Tanzania, personified in his life a rare combination of acute intellectual, a great statesman and a committed man of faith for the 20th century -truly reminiscent of the 'Philosopher Kings' of a previous era. The influence of his thought on politics and society in general has been immense and enduring far beyond the borders of Tanzania. This book is a concise presentation and evaluation of the sociopolitical, economic and religious philosophy and ideology of Nyerere by one of the keenest students of his life and career, and respected academic in his own right from Tanzania's premier University of Dar es Salaam. For anyone interested in assessing the influence of Nyerere on Africa and world affairs, especially during the second half of the 20th century, this is the best book to read.