16 December 2006
New medievalism
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In Jamaica, Dr John Rapley has observed a political phenomenon he calls new medievalism.
He argues that in many developing countries, where the state has never been particularly strong, there are similarities to the middle ages, where multiple and overlapping sovereignties and identities competed for power and authority.
Guests
Dr John Rapley
Senior lecturer, Department of Government
University of the West Indies, Mona.
Presenter
Geraldine Doogue
Producer
Scott Wales
Story Researcher and Producer
Geraldine Doogue
