Wanjala S. Nasong'o

Kenya and the Politics of a Postcolony (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

The making of contemporary Kenya is rooted in the depredations of colonialism. The struggle for independence, embodied in anticolonial nationalism, was a struggle for the political freedom, economic dignity, and self-determination of the long-oppressed people of Kenya. Yet six decades down the road, the fruits of independence on the part of the common citizens remain a mirage. The fruits of independence seem to have remained the preserve of the political class who, in essence, ended up effectively betraying the cause of anticolonial nationalism. This book explores this betrayal and seeks to account for why things turned out the way they did in Kenya.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Anthem Press
• Seitenzahl: 246
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. August 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781839980299
• Artikelnr.: 63419621

Autorenporträt

Wanjala S. Nasong'o is Professor of International Studies at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, where he teaches courses in comparative politics and international relations. He is also a Carnegie African Diaspora Fellow.

Inhaltsangabe

List of Figures and Tables
Abbreviations
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. A Pernicious Global Enterprise: The Roots of Colonialism
2. The Making of Contemporary Kenya: The Colonial Context
3. Independence and the First Betrayal: Kenyatta vs. Odinga
4.Abetting Authoritarianism: The Role of the United States
5. Inklings of True Nationalism: Chelagat Mutai and the 'Bearded Sisters'
6. National Betrayal: Bureaucratic Corruption and Rent Seeking
7. Broken Promises: Historical Injustices and the Land Question
8. Not Yet Democracy: Electoral Shenanigans and Democratic Reversal
9. Mortgaged to China: A New Colonialism?
10. Conclusion: Future Prospects
Bibliography
Index.