The State, Ethnicity, and Gender in Africa : Intellectual Legacies of Crawford Young
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| Title: | The State, Ethnicity, and Gender in Africa : Intellectual Legacies of Crawford Young |
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| Description: | Postcolonialism, the politics of ethnic and religious identity, and the role of women in African society and politics have become important, and often connected, foci in African studies. Here, fifteen chapters explore these themes in tandem. With essays that span the continent, this volume showcases the political histories, challenges, and promise of contemporary Africa. Written in honor of Crawford Young, a foundational figure in the study of African politics, the essays reflect the breadth and intellectual legacy of this towering scholar and illustrate the vast impact Young had, and continues to have, on the field. The book's themes build from his seminal publications, and the essays were written by leading scholars who were trained by Young. |
| Authors: | Scott Straus, Aili Mari Tripp |
| Resource Type: | eBook. |
| Subjects: | Ethnicity--Political aspects--Africa, Women--Political activity--Africa |
| Categories: | POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, HISTORY / Africa / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / African |
| Database: | eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) |
| Abstract: | Postcolonialism, the politics of ethnic and religious identity, and the role of women in African society and politics have become important, and often connected, foci in African studies. Here, fifteen chapters explore these themes in tandem. With essays that span the continent, this volume showcases the political histories, challenges, and promise of contemporary Africa. Written in honor of Crawford Young, a foundational figure in the study of African politics, the essays reflect the breadth and intellectual legacy of this towering scholar and illustrate the vast impact Young had, and continues to have, on the field. The book's themes build from his seminal publications, and the essays were written by leading scholars who were trained by Young. |
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| ISBN: | 9780299349400 9780299349431 |
