Decolonization and Independence in Kenya, 1940-93 by Bethwell A. Ogot (English)

Description: Decolonization and Independence in Kenya, 1940-93 by Bethwell A. Ogot, William R. Ochieng Kenyan historians chart Kenyas post-independence years. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this text, a group of Kenyan historians provide an analysis of the history of the 30 years since Kenyas independence in 1963. The first three chapters examine the transformation of the political arena from the period after World War II to the Mau Mau emergency and the period leading up to independence. There follows a section on Pax Kenyatta, when Jomo Kenyatta remained the pivotal agency in the postcolonial transformation. The chapters on the Moi era looks to the recent past, as well as forward to the future as Kenya tries to develop its democratic procedures. North America: Ohio U Press; Kenya: EAEP Table of Contents Part 1 The decolonization of Kenya: a theoretical perspective, W.O. Maloba; the formative years, 1945-55, Atieno Odhiambo; the decisive years, 1955-63, B.A. Ogot. Part 2 The Kenyatta era 1963-78: structural and political change under Kenyatta, 1963-78, William Ochieng; social and cultural change, Robert Maxon. Part 3 The first Nyayo decade 1978-88: the economics of structural adjustment, Robert Maxon and Peter Ndege; the politics of populism, B.A. Ogot; the construction of a national culture, William Ochieng; bibliography on the literature of decolonization, William Ochieng. Part 4 Epilogue: transition from single-party to multi-party political system, 1989-1993. Review The last fifty years are a historical minefield, and in modern Kenya writing history can be more than the pleasantly subversive activity advocated by post-modernists. The authors have the necessary qualities and they have produced the kind of history which urgently needs writing - and reading - in Kenya ... . If their historical vision is true, Kenya may yet see better days again. In the West, historians have become resigned to being ignored and irrelevant. A book like this reminds us that we too may have responsibilities and duties beyond the academic department and the promotion committee. -- Richard Waller * JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL & COMMONWEALTH HISTORY * Review Text The last fifty years are a historical minefield, and in modern Kenya writing history can be more than the pleasantly subversive activity advocated by post-modernists. The authors have the necessary qualities and they have produced the kind of history which urgently needs writing - and reading - in Kenya ... . If their historical vision is true, Kenya may yet see better days again. In the West, historians have become resigned to being ignored and irrelevant. A book like this reminds us that we too may have responsibilities and duties beyond the academic department and the promotion committee. - Richard Waller in JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL & COMMONWEALTH HISTORY Review Quote The last fifty years are a historical minefield, and in modern Kenya writing history can be more than the pleasantly subversive activity advocated by post-modernists. The authors have the necessary qualities and they have produced the kind of history which urgently needs writing - and reading - in Kenya ... . If their historical vision is true, Kenya may yet see better days again. In the West, historians have become resigned to being ignored and irrelevant. A book like this reminds us that we too may have responsibilities and duties beyond the academic department and the promotion committee. - Richard Waller in JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL & COMMONWEALTH HISTORY Details ISBN0852557051 Series Eastern African Studies Year 1995 ISBN-10 0852557051 ISBN-13 9780852557051 Format Paperback Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 967.62 Edited by William R. Ochieng Publisher James Currey Imprint James Currey Publication Date 1995-01-01 Pages 312 Author William R. Ochieng Language English Media Book AU Release Date 1995-01-01 NZ Release Date 1995-01-01 UK Release Date 1995-01-01 Illustrations No Audience Undergraduate Alternative 9781782049821 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161709794;

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