The State, Ethnicity, and Gender in Africa
Intellectual Legacies of Crawford Young
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The State, Ethnicity, and Gender in Africa
Intellectual Legacies of Crawford Young
About This Book
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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Table of contents
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Prologue | Linda Thomas-Greenfield
- Introduction: The Legacies of Crawford Young | Scott Straus and Aili Mari Tripp
- Part I. The Colonial and Postcolonial State in Africa
- Part II. Rethinking the Politics of Identity
- Part III. Women, Gender, and Politics
- Afterword | Edmond J. Keller
- Contributors
- Index