Book Reviews by Abebe fENTAHUN
Ethiopian Renaissance Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2017
In the last decades popular history writing in Amharic language has
thrived. However, many of the... more In the last decades popular history writing in Amharic language has
thrived. However, many of the titles have suffered from a problem of quality
(Bahru, 2000, p. 14). The book under review, also written in Amharic, is
different from other popular texts published previously. Authored by one of
the most distinguished history professors in Ethiopia, the book is an
unbiased, well crafted biography of one of the leading political figures at the
turn of the twentieth century in Ethiopia, fitawrari Habte Giyorgis (horse
name ‘Abba Mela’). Remembered as a wise politician who escalated the
state structures out of sheer meritocracy, Abba Mela was also an efficient
military commander, active at the decisive battles of Adwa and Segele
(Bairu, 1968, p. 125, 130).
Ethiopian Renaissance Journal of Social Sciences and the Humanities, 2015
The 1991 political upheaval and the subsequent Education and Training Policy of Ethiopia publishe... more The 1991 political upheaval and the subsequent Education and Training Policy of Ethiopia published in 1994 laid the legal ground for the implementation of Awi in the primary schools of Awi Administrative Zone. The study is based on an extensive survay of archival sources available in the area as well as interviews made people around the study area. The findings indicate that implementation of a programme for mother tongue education in Awi faced several challenges, from scarrcity of resources and well trained staff to scepticism or refusal to join the programme by large groups of Awi speakers.
ERJSSH 3(1), June 2016, 2016
አብዮቱና ትዝታዬ (Abyotunna tǝzǝtaye, ‘The Revolution and My Memories’). By
Fisseha Desta. Addis Ababa:... more አብዮቱና ትዝታዬ (Abyotunna tǝzǝtaye, ‘The Revolution and My Memories’). By
Fisseha Desta. Addis Ababa: Tsehai Publishers, 2008 A.M. Pp. x + 598; 53
images. ISBN: 978-1-59-907108-4. 250.00 ETB.
Papers by Abebe fENTAHUN
The Journal of social sciences and humanities, Jun 7, 2016
TIJ's Research Journal of Social Science & Management - RJSSM, 2018
After 1960s Tewodros II of Ethiopia has been elucidated popularly in foreign and Ethiopian Media ... more After 1960s Tewodros II of Ethiopia has been elucidated popularly in foreign and Ethiopian Media as well. Since then, he was portrayed as a national hero of the country. Yet, some foreign media had a different position in describing the aforementioned melting pot of modernity and unity in the history Ethiopian. They stated him from “crazy king” to “national hero”. The BBC witness program broadcasted that Emperor Tewodros II was one of the titanic figures of modern Ethiopian history. While the Telegraph described him as a “mad king of Abyssinia”. Hence, the statements of Media with regard to Tewodros II and his fall at Maqdala will be discussed through different topics of study. Hence, an in-depth study of Media reactions to the battle of Maqdala as seen in foreign and domestic media would require considerable study. The fall of Tewodros II at the battle of Maqdala in 10 April 1868 has become a topic of dialogue and media coverage up to date. Most of the publications represent the ba...
The economy of Ethiopia has prospered for many years on agricultural products. In recent years, h... more The economy of Ethiopia has prospered for many years on agricultural products. In recent years, however, the country expands its industrialization and service providing in order to gain further incomes. Tourism is an important strategy of socio-economic development for countries which have rich historical, religious and socio cultural sites. Ethiopia is rich in multidimensional heritages. The main attractions tend to be of a historical and religious nature. The city of Gondar which formerly served as the capital of medieval Ethiopia holds the vestiges of numerous royal castles, including those in Fasil Gebbi, and other ancient churches attracting tourists from different parts of the world. Gondar also serves as a spring board for tourists who have vested interests to visit mount Ras Dashen of Ethiopia and others. The main objective of this paper is to provide a critical analysis of challenges and prospects of tourist Guides in and around the city of Gondar and historical development of tourist guide in the study area, with particular reference to the opportunities and challenges that the industry faces in order to provide future direction for sustainable tourism and community development to the country. The study is analyzed using qualitative method of data collection. The sample includes key informants from tourist guide centers in the city of Gondar and some other local community members and foreign tourists. Semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions were used in addition to review of secondary sources. The results of this study show that the Gondar city administration tried to manage and preserve heritage sites in and around the city of Gondar. However, it is identified that almost all heritage site are in danger of ruin. In any country which needs sustainable development of tourist industry, there should be tourist guides' controlling mechanism. One of these mechanisms should be licensing and relicensing of tourist guides by putting standards to qualify as a tourist guide through short or long training strategies.
Ethiopian Renaissance Journal, 2016
This study is an analysis of an academic theft. I have been brought to this issue because
the aut... more This study is an analysis of an academic theft. I have been brought to this issue because
the author of the plagiated text, Abebe Fentahun Misiker, M.A., is a member of the department
where I work. Hence I suggested him to do this analysis on a voluntary basis in
order to investigate the nature and the scope of the plagiate. The object of plagiarism is
Abebe’s MA thesis (see AbebMoth in abbreviations below), which was presented at the
Faculty of Social Sciences of Bahir Dar University in September 2012 and it bears the
title “Mother Tongue Education in Awi Zone From 1996 To 2011”. Abebe is currently
lecturer in History at the University of Gondar. The thesis discussed the implementation
of mother tongue education in Awi zone, Ethiopia. The plagiarizing article, “Historicizing
teaching in Awgni as a mother tongue language...”, appeared three years later, in
2015, in the online journal Academic Journals (AlemHist) and it was authored by Alemayehu
Erkihun Engida. Alemayehu was a former work colleague of Abebe and it might
be of importane to remind that between 2011 and 2012 both authors shared the same laptop
while they were pursuing their M.A. theses in Bahir Dar University. Alemayehu is
currently lecturer in History at Wollo University in Dessie.
VOL 8, NO 1 (2020) by Abebe fENTAHUN
Land remains the most fundamental of issues in Native North America, followed by those of tribal ... more Land remains the most fundamental of issues in Native North America, followed by those of tribal sovereignty and representation. Johnny Depp offered to buy the iconic land at Wounded Knee and gift it to the Lakota Nation. This article reflects not only upon the limitations, but more importantly upon the political implications of this approach, particularly when it is deployed as a resource for normative and material claims of Indigenous peoples in a settler-colonial society. Looking at the Wounded Knee ownership case through the lenses of postcolonial and affect theories, this article examines how the issues of Indigenous land, sovereignty and representation become linked when Oglala Lakota, as recipients of a philanthropic gift and of a happiness that is not their own, acquire a "happiness duty,"as defined by Sara Ahmed. Depp's declaration of intention can be read as another text within the colonial archive, given how it justifies intervention with the perceived unhappiness of Native culture. What, then, would it mean politically to recognize unhappiness?
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Book Reviews by Abebe fENTAHUN
thrived. However, many of the titles have suffered from a problem of quality
(Bahru, 2000, p. 14). The book under review, also written in Amharic, is
different from other popular texts published previously. Authored by one of
the most distinguished history professors in Ethiopia, the book is an
unbiased, well crafted biography of one of the leading political figures at the
turn of the twentieth century in Ethiopia, fitawrari Habte Giyorgis (horse
name ‘Abba Mela’). Remembered as a wise politician who escalated the
state structures out of sheer meritocracy, Abba Mela was also an efficient
military commander, active at the decisive battles of Adwa and Segele
(Bairu, 1968, p. 125, 130).
Fisseha Desta. Addis Ababa: Tsehai Publishers, 2008 A.M. Pp. x + 598; 53
images. ISBN: 978-1-59-907108-4. 250.00 ETB.
Papers by Abebe fENTAHUN
the author of the plagiated text, Abebe Fentahun Misiker, M.A., is a member of the department
where I work. Hence I suggested him to do this analysis on a voluntary basis in
order to investigate the nature and the scope of the plagiate. The object of plagiarism is
Abebe’s MA thesis (see AbebMoth in abbreviations below), which was presented at the
Faculty of Social Sciences of Bahir Dar University in September 2012 and it bears the
title “Mother Tongue Education in Awi Zone From 1996 To 2011”. Abebe is currently
lecturer in History at the University of Gondar. The thesis discussed the implementation
of mother tongue education in Awi zone, Ethiopia. The plagiarizing article, “Historicizing
teaching in Awgni as a mother tongue language...”, appeared three years later, in
2015, in the online journal Academic Journals (AlemHist) and it was authored by Alemayehu
Erkihun Engida. Alemayehu was a former work colleague of Abebe and it might
be of importane to remind that between 2011 and 2012 both authors shared the same laptop
while they were pursuing their M.A. theses in Bahir Dar University. Alemayehu is
currently lecturer in History at Wollo University in Dessie.
VOL 8, NO 1 (2020) by Abebe fENTAHUN
thrived. However, many of the titles have suffered from a problem of quality
(Bahru, 2000, p. 14). The book under review, also written in Amharic, is
different from other popular texts published previously. Authored by one of
the most distinguished history professors in Ethiopia, the book is an
unbiased, well crafted biography of one of the leading political figures at the
turn of the twentieth century in Ethiopia, fitawrari Habte Giyorgis (horse
name ‘Abba Mela’). Remembered as a wise politician who escalated the
state structures out of sheer meritocracy, Abba Mela was also an efficient
military commander, active at the decisive battles of Adwa and Segele
(Bairu, 1968, p. 125, 130).
Fisseha Desta. Addis Ababa: Tsehai Publishers, 2008 A.M. Pp. x + 598; 53
images. ISBN: 978-1-59-907108-4. 250.00 ETB.
the author of the plagiated text, Abebe Fentahun Misiker, M.A., is a member of the department
where I work. Hence I suggested him to do this analysis on a voluntary basis in
order to investigate the nature and the scope of the plagiate. The object of plagiarism is
Abebe’s MA thesis (see AbebMoth in abbreviations below), which was presented at the
Faculty of Social Sciences of Bahir Dar University in September 2012 and it bears the
title “Mother Tongue Education in Awi Zone From 1996 To 2011”. Abebe is currently
lecturer in History at the University of Gondar. The thesis discussed the implementation
of mother tongue education in Awi zone, Ethiopia. The plagiarizing article, “Historicizing
teaching in Awgni as a mother tongue language...”, appeared three years later, in
2015, in the online journal Academic Journals (AlemHist) and it was authored by Alemayehu
Erkihun Engida. Alemayehu was a former work colleague of Abebe and it might
be of importane to remind that between 2011 and 2012 both authors shared the same laptop
while they were pursuing their M.A. theses in Bahir Dar University. Alemayehu is
currently lecturer in History at Wollo University in Dessie.