A. Idris

Conflict and Politics of Identity in Sudan

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book explores the relationship between state formation and political identities in the context of Sudan's conflict. Idris examines how hierarchy was historically constructed and politically institutionalized in the Sudan, acknowledging the centrality of the historical legacy of slavery and colonialism in Sudan's postcolonial crisis

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan / Palgrave Macmillan US / Springer Palgrave Macmillan
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-1-4039-6939-2
• 2005
• Seitenzahl: 143
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Mai 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 219mm x 148mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 297g
• ISBN-13: 9781403969392
• ISBN-10: 1403969396
• Artikelnr.: 22057214

Autorenporträt

AMIR IDRIS is an Assistant Professor of African Studies at Fordham University, USA.

Inhaltsangabe

Maps Abbreviations Preface and Acknowledgments Introduction Re-conceptualizing History, Identity and Conflict Slavery, Colonialism and State Formation Nationalisms, Identity Politics and Violence Exile, Identity Formation and Political Reform The Crisis in Darfur and North-South Peace Process Beyond Race and Ethnicity: Toward a Transformative Discourse for Democratic Citizenship Conclusions Notes Bibliography Index

Rezensionen

Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2006