Industry and the urban sector in Zimbabwe's political economy. From: African Studies Quarterly | Date: September 22, 2003| Author: Carmody, Padraig; Taylor, Scott | COPYRIGHT 2003 Center for African Studies. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

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