This book pens a window on the experiences of urban people living through one of Africa's most dramatic economic declines in the postcolonial era by focusing on such broad themes as household dynamics, gender politics, and informal economy in Mtendere. The author argues that African urbanism is not purely a product of colonialism but a result of a wide variety of influences both local and foreign.
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This book pens a window on the experiences of urban people living through one of Africa's most dramatic economic declines in the postcolonial era by focusing on such broad themes as household dynamics, gender politics, and informal economy in Mtendere. The author argues that African urbanism is not purely a product of colonialism but a result of a wide variety of influences both local and foreign.
Imprint | Columbia University Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | November 1996 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | November 1996 |
Authors | Karen Tranberg Hansen |
Dimensions | 228 x 154 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 256 |
Edition | New |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-231-08143-6 |
Barcode | 9780231081436 |
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LSN | 0-231-08143-X |