Gordon Chavunduka

Gordon Chavunduka

Gordon Chavunduka is a Zimbabwean sociologist and traditional healer. He served as a member of Abel Muzorewa's delegation to the 1979 Lancaster House Conference that led to Zimbabwe's independence.[1] He has published several books on traditional medicine.[2][3][4]

Prof Chavunduka was vice-chancellor of the University of Zimbabwe from 1992 to 1996.[5] After his retirement from university life, he served as president of the Zimbabwe National Traditional Healers Association.[6] He was a great influence to Christopher Chetsanga.

References

  1. ^ Martin, D.; Johnson, P. (1981). The struggle for Zimbabwe. Boston: Faber and Faber. pp. 400. ISBN 9780853455998. 
  2. ^ Last, M.L.; Chavunduka, G. (1988). The Professionalization of African Medicine: Ambiguities and Definitions. Manchester: Manchester University Press. pp. 308. ISBN 978-0719022524. 
  3. ^ Chavunduka, G. (1994). Traditional medicine in modern Zimbabwe. Harare: University of Zimbabwe Publications. pp. 115. ISBN 9780908307401. http://www.kew.org/kbd/detailedresult.do?id=107336. 
  4. ^ Chavunduka, G. (1978). Traditional Healers and the Shona Patient. Harare: Mambo Press. pp. 139. ISBN ASIN: B0000EDYZT. 
  5. ^ University of Zimbabwe. "About UZ". http://www.uz.ac.zw/information/uz.html. Retrieved 2009-01-02. 
  6. ^ "Holy Water Is Serious Business". The Zimbabwean. 2 Jan 2009. http://www.thezimbabwean.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17576&Itemid=108. Retrieved 2009-01-04. 



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