Through detailed examination, Horace Campbell finds the source of post-independent Zimbabwe's massive problems to be connected to the deeply imbedded, masochist, militaristic and gender-biased conception of liberation. He argues that while the current outdated and exhausted models of liberation are in place, Zimbabwe will never produce prosperity, human rights, political tolerance, peace or stability. Specific examples and analysis make this book a serious and critical as well as informative and general read that will interest a wide audience.