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The Palgrave Handbook of Kenyan History
Buch von Wanjala S. Nasong'o (u. a.)
Sprache: Englisch

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This volume covers Kenyäs history, society, culture, economics, politics, and environment from precolonial times through the first years of independence. The book comprises twenty-one chapters divided into two parts. Part I focuses on the long precolonial moment, detailing the nature of precolonial Kenyan societies and their economics, politics, gender dynamics, and social organization. Part II examines Kenyan societies¿ encounters with British colonialism, critically outlining the impact and implications of these encounters. The volume concludes with an examination of political consolidation after the country¿s attainment of political independence and the subsequent foundations for political authoritarianism.
This volume covers Kenyäs history, society, culture, economics, politics, and environment from precolonial times through the first years of independence. The book comprises twenty-one chapters divided into two parts. Part I focuses on the long precolonial moment, detailing the nature of precolonial Kenyan societies and their economics, politics, gender dynamics, and social organization. Part II examines Kenyan societies¿ encounters with British colonialism, critically outlining the impact and implications of these encounters. The volume concludes with an examination of political consolidation after the country¿s attainment of political independence and the subsequent foundations for political authoritarianism.
Über den Autor

Wanjala S. Nasong'o is Professor of International Studies at Rhodes College in Memphis, USA.

Maurice N. Amutabi is Professor and Director of the Center for Science and Technology Studies at the Technical University of Kenya.

Toyin Falola is Professor of History, University Distinguished Teaching Professor, and the Jacob and Frances Sanger Mossiker Chair in the Humanities at the University of Texas at Austin, USA. He is an honorary professor at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, and Extraordinary Professor of Human Rights at the University of the Free State, South Africa.

Zusammenfassung

Addresses a comprehensive range of themes and issues on Kenya's history

Covers popular topics and those previously ignored

Offers thorough and critical analysis of Kenyan history

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction: Kenya in Historical Perspective; Wanjala S. Nasong'o, Maurice N. Amutabi, Toyin Falola.- Part I: The Long Precolonial Moment.- 2. The Bantu Origin, Migration, and Settlement in Kenya; Pius Kakai Wanyonyi.- 3. The Migration of Nilotes and their Settlement; Opolot Okia.- 4. Cushitic Migration and Settlement in Kenya; Maurice N. Amutabi.- 5. The Arrival of Arabs and Asians in Kenya; Julius Nabende.- 6. Kingdoms, Politics, and State Formation in Pre-colonial Kenya; Kennedy M. Moindi.- 7. Traditional Families and Social Networks in Kenya; Tom G. Ondicho.- 8. Pre-Colonial Economic Activities: Crafts, Industry, and Trade; Kennedy M. Moindi.- Part II: Colonial Encounters.- 9. The Colonial Political Economy in Kenya; Kennedy M. Moindi.- 10. The Kenyan Shilling: History of an East African Currency; Isaac Tarus.- 11. Colonial Agricultural Development; Martin S. Shanguhyia.- 12. The Impact of World Wars I and II on Kenya; Samuel Alfayo Nyanchoga.- 13. Politics andSocial Life in White Settler Towns; Maurice N. Amutabi and Linnet Hamasi.- 14. The Environment Under Colonialism; Martin S. Shanguhyia.- 15. The Mass Media and Cultural Change; Kibiwott Kurgat and Caren Jerop.- 16. The Influence of Pioneer Schools and Makerere University on the Kenya's Post-Colonial Development; Peter Otiato Ojiambo and Margaret W. Njeru.- 17. African Women in Colonial Kenya, 1900-1963; Julius Simiyu Nabende and Martha Wangari Musalia.- 18. The Trade Union Movement in Colonial and Postcolonial Kenya; Magdalene Ndeto Bore.- 19. The Rise of Anti-Colonial Nationalism; Robert M. Maxon.- 20. Lancaster House Independence Constitutional Negotiations, 1960-1963; Robert M. Maxon.- 21. Political Consolidation and the Rise of Single-Party Authoritarianism; Wanjala S. Nasong'o.

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2023
Fachbereich: Regionalgeschichte
Genre: Geisteswissenschaften, Geschichte, Kunst, Musik
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Buch
Inhalt: xvi
265 S.
1 farbige Illustr.
265 p. 1 illus. in color.
ISBN-13: 9783031094866
ISBN-10: 3031094867
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: HC runder Rücken kaschiert
Einband: Gebunden
Redaktion: Nasong'o, Wanjala S.
Falola, Toyin
Amutabi, Maurice N.
Herausgeber: Wanjala S Nasong'o/Maurice N Amutabi/Toyin Falola
Auflage: 1st ed. 2023
Hersteller: Springer International Publishing
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Books on Demand GmbH, In de Tarpen 42, D-22848 Norderstedt, info@bod.de
Maße: 241 x 160 x 21 mm
Von/Mit: Wanjala S. Nasong'o (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum: 26.01.2023
Gewicht: 0,594 kg
Artikel-ID: 121685249
Über den Autor

Wanjala S. Nasong'o is Professor of International Studies at Rhodes College in Memphis, USA.

Maurice N. Amutabi is Professor and Director of the Center for Science and Technology Studies at the Technical University of Kenya.

Toyin Falola is Professor of History, University Distinguished Teaching Professor, and the Jacob and Frances Sanger Mossiker Chair in the Humanities at the University of Texas at Austin, USA. He is an honorary professor at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, and Extraordinary Professor of Human Rights at the University of the Free State, South Africa.

Zusammenfassung

Addresses a comprehensive range of themes and issues on Kenya's history

Covers popular topics and those previously ignored

Offers thorough and critical analysis of Kenyan history

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction: Kenya in Historical Perspective; Wanjala S. Nasong'o, Maurice N. Amutabi, Toyin Falola.- Part I: The Long Precolonial Moment.- 2. The Bantu Origin, Migration, and Settlement in Kenya; Pius Kakai Wanyonyi.- 3. The Migration of Nilotes and their Settlement; Opolot Okia.- 4. Cushitic Migration and Settlement in Kenya; Maurice N. Amutabi.- 5. The Arrival of Arabs and Asians in Kenya; Julius Nabende.- 6. Kingdoms, Politics, and State Formation in Pre-colonial Kenya; Kennedy M. Moindi.- 7. Traditional Families and Social Networks in Kenya; Tom G. Ondicho.- 8. Pre-Colonial Economic Activities: Crafts, Industry, and Trade; Kennedy M. Moindi.- Part II: Colonial Encounters.- 9. The Colonial Political Economy in Kenya; Kennedy M. Moindi.- 10. The Kenyan Shilling: History of an East African Currency; Isaac Tarus.- 11. Colonial Agricultural Development; Martin S. Shanguhyia.- 12. The Impact of World Wars I and II on Kenya; Samuel Alfayo Nyanchoga.- 13. Politics andSocial Life in White Settler Towns; Maurice N. Amutabi and Linnet Hamasi.- 14. The Environment Under Colonialism; Martin S. Shanguhyia.- 15. The Mass Media and Cultural Change; Kibiwott Kurgat and Caren Jerop.- 16. The Influence of Pioneer Schools and Makerere University on the Kenya's Post-Colonial Development; Peter Otiato Ojiambo and Margaret W. Njeru.- 17. African Women in Colonial Kenya, 1900-1963; Julius Simiyu Nabende and Martha Wangari Musalia.- 18. The Trade Union Movement in Colonial and Postcolonial Kenya; Magdalene Ndeto Bore.- 19. The Rise of Anti-Colonial Nationalism; Robert M. Maxon.- 20. Lancaster House Independence Constitutional Negotiations, 1960-1963; Robert M. Maxon.- 21. Political Consolidation and the Rise of Single-Party Authoritarianism; Wanjala S. Nasong'o.

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2023
Fachbereich: Regionalgeschichte
Genre: Geisteswissenschaften, Geschichte, Kunst, Musik
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Buch
Inhalt: xvi
265 S.
1 farbige Illustr.
265 p. 1 illus. in color.
ISBN-13: 9783031094866
ISBN-10: 3031094867
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: HC runder Rücken kaschiert
Einband: Gebunden
Redaktion: Nasong'o, Wanjala S.
Falola, Toyin
Amutabi, Maurice N.
Herausgeber: Wanjala S Nasong'o/Maurice N Amutabi/Toyin Falola
Auflage: 1st ed. 2023
Hersteller: Springer International Publishing
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Books on Demand GmbH, In de Tarpen 42, D-22848 Norderstedt, info@bod.de
Maße: 241 x 160 x 21 mm
Von/Mit: Wanjala S. Nasong'o (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum: 26.01.2023
Gewicht: 0,594 kg
Artikel-ID: 121685249
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