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Observing the Rwandan cultural practice of gusimbuka, widely described as Tutsi high jumping, Europeans discerned a natural ability to jump and predicted that Tutsi would dominate world sports-or so the story goes. And, as John Bale makes clear in this book, it is just that-a story, a Western representation that recast cultural practice as competitive sport and made of the Tutsi high jumper an "imaginary athlete." Bale explores the colonial representation of gusimbuka, revealing the Tutsi sportsman and prospective Olympian as an invention with broad implications for understanding the workings of the Western gaze.

In written accounts and photographs, many published here for the first time, Bale uncovers a bewildering variety of images-evidence of the equivocal nature of the Western view of Rwandan body culture. Through a consideration of different, often conflicting rhetorical modes, Bale shows how these images were deployed to increase the cultural and political distance between Tutsi and Hutu, and to bring the Tutsi closer to the European. An intriguing and sobering case study, Imagined Olympians provides valuable insight into how the West both idealizes and vilifies the non-Western body.

John Bale is visiting professor of sports studies at Aarhus University, Denmark, and professor of sports geography at Keele University, U.K. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! HighQuality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! TheDemocratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwandais the primary remnant Rwandan Hutu Power rebelgroup in the east of the of the Democratic Republicof the Congo. The group is often referred to as theFDLR after its original French name: the Forcesdémocratiques de libération du Rwanda. It has beeninvolved in fighting from its formation on 30September 2000 throughout the last phase of theSecond Congo War and the fighting which hascontinued since then. It is composed almost entirelyof ethnic Hutus opposed to Tutsi rule and influencein the region. ... Read more

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Deconstructing the dominant concept of PTSD, theauthor opens the view on traumatic processes as wellas mediating factors that facilitate healing andresilience in the aftermath of massive and collectiveviolence, such as frameworks of psychosocial traumawith a collective and socio-political focus,traumatic stress, grief and non-Western approaches ontrauma and mentalhealth. Community based conceptions of war- andtrauma views, coping strategies and conflictingperspectives on reconciliation among survivors ofsexual violence during the genocide in Rwandatranscend the dichotomy of the discourses on traumaand resilience and reveal non-dominant and sometimes¿uncomfortable¿ insights, like transgenerationalcultural trauma (e.g. through the inability to mournmassive loss) and healing capacities throughindigenous resources of proverbs, tales and rituals,as well as the need for survivors to freely combineWestern and indigenous therapeutic methods.Ecological principles and aspects of community peacepsychology suggest that survivors and perpetratorsneed stability and time to each name their ownconflicting narratives which cannot and should not besilenced or unified. ... Read more

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Governments all over the world are being challenged to develop Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI), to improve the access and use of spatial data for decision support and sustainable development. Therefore, SDI is part of the basic infrastructure that needs to be efficiently implemented and managed in the interest of any nation. Many developing countries have embarked on a long journey towards SDI development. This book provides therefore an assessment on the feasibility to establish SDI in a typical underdeveloped country which is Rwanda, using the Land administration geospatial data sector as a case study. The concept of SDI is firstly explained in order to provide a common understanding of the concept. The new trends in the new Land Administration System of Rwanda, with emphasis on spatial data management are also presented. An assessment of Land Administration geospatial data, related assets and gaps with reference to SDI framework requirements demonstrates who are providers and users of existing spatial datasets. It highlights a number of challenges and opportunities as well. The SDI prototype with its main application of Spatial Data discovery Facility is proposed. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from The Geographical Journal, published by Thomson Gale on December 1, 2006. The length of the article is 9624 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the author: KEY WORDS: Rwanda, conservation management, stakeholder survey, protected areas, community conservation, partnerships

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Title: Partnerships for protected area conservation in Rwanda.
Author: Eugene Rutagarama
Publication: The Geographical Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 172Issue: 4Page: 291(15)

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Rwanda has been in the news for the genocide of 1994 and its aftermath. This volume exposes Western readers to the fuller picture of Rwanda. Early European travelers attested to Rwanda's beauty, describing it variously as the Switzerland of Africa and the Pearl of Africa. Rwanda has also been referred to as the Land of a Thousand Hills and the Land of Gorillas. The spectacular volcanoes, mountains, and natural resources are significant assets. The nation been dominated by two colonial powers, the Germans and Belgians. In spite of these political upheavals and acts of ethnic violence, Rwanda remains a country with rich culture and customs.

Readers will learn that living together in harmony has been part of the Rwandan society, with its few ethnic groups, and traditional values supported a culture of peace. The traditionally pastoral and agricultural society is overviewed. The chapter on religion includes discussion of polytheism to Christianity. Other chapters cover the strong family and women's roles, the arts and oral cultures, celebrations, food, and dress.

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A behind-the-scenes glimpse at the brutality and terrorbetween the Hutus and the Tutsis, which left countless familiesshattered and thousands of children orphaned and destitute.

Here is a unique opportunity to experience world events through theeyes of internationally acclaimed photographer John Isaac. Thestirring images of the Children In Crisis series connect you tothe struggles and triumphs of children and families from the world'smost troubled regions.As they take you in close, these books offer aspecial perspective on today's most important news headlines: theybring you the personal and emotional side of each story. AccompanyingMr. Isaac's vivid photographs are his first-person narratives. Eachprovides an eyewitness account of people caught in dramas and eventsthat made history.

Grades 3-7; 7 1/2" x 9"; 32 pages; Over 40 color photos; Sturdy library binding ... Read more