Women, Work & Domestic Virtue in Uganda, 1900-2003
ISBN: 9780821417331 / Angielski / Twarda / 308 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This groundbreaking book by two leading scholars offers a complete historical picture of women and their work in Uganda, tracing developments from precolonial times to the present and into the future. Setting women s economic activities into a broader political, social, and cultural context, it provides the first general account of their experiences amid the changes that shaped the country. Women, Work & Domestic Virtue in Uganda, 1900 2003 describes the origins of the current situation, highlighting the challenges working women now face and recommending strategies that will improve their...
This groundbreaking book by two leading scholars offers a complete historical picture of women and their work in Uganda, tracing developments from pre...
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369,87 zł |
Gordon in China and the Soudan
ISBN: 9781850771654 / Angielski / Miękka / 376 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The author portrays Gordon as an example of 'all that is excellent in British manhood', though later historians have thrown some doubt on his true character. Nonetheless, this work presents a faithful; picture of the man within the context of his own generation.
The author portrays Gordon as an example of 'all that is excellent in British manhood', though later historians have thrown some doubt on his true cha...
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203,74 zł |
Having People, Having Heart: Charity, Sustainable Development, and Problems of Dependence in Central Uganda
ISBN: 9780226119670 / Angielski / Miękka / 184 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Believing that charity inadvertently legitimates social inequality and fosters dependence, many international development organizations have increasingly sought to replace material aid with efforts to build self-reliance and local institutions. But in some cultureslike those in rural Uganda, whereHaving People, Having Hearttakes placepeople see this shift not as an effort toward empowerment but as a suspect refusal to redistribute wealth. Exploring this conflict, China Scherz balances the negative assessments of charity that have led to this shift with the viewpoints of those who...
Believing that charity inadvertently legitimates social inequality and fosters dependence, many international development organizations have increasin...
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129,78 zł |
Poverty, Class and Gender in Rural Africa: A Tanzanian Case Study
ISBN: 9780415850117 / Angielski / Miękka / 206 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Focussing on a Fieldwork study of the West Usambaras in Tanzania, this study, first published in 1990, deals with processes of class formation and capitalist accumulation, and the dynamics of rural poverty and gender relations. Arguing that rural differentiation is systematically reinforced by the socialist state, the authors offer a critique of government intervention and discuss alternative, more effective forms of policy. Focussing on a Fieldwork study of the West Usambaras in Tanzania, this study, first published in 1990, deals with processes of class formation and ... |
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225,98 zł |
Capitalism and Cloves: An Archaeology of Plantation Life on Nineteenth-Century Zanzibar
ISBN: 9781441984708 / Angielski / Twarda / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Within the well-established field of historical archaeology of plantations, this work is unique in focusing on a plantation outside of the Americas. In nineteenth century Zanzibar, clove plantations were established by Omani Arab colonial rulers of the East African coast. This work will explore themes of: capitalism, colonialism, plantation agriculture, African diaspora communities, gender identities, as well as Islamic studies.
Within the well-established field of historical archaeology of plantations, this work is unique in focusing on a plantation outside of the Americas. I...
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192,30 zł |
Building Colonialism: Archaeology and Urban Space in East Africa
ISBN: 9781472512598 / Angielski / Twarda / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Building Colonialism draws together the relationship between archaeology and history in East Africa using techniques of artifact, building, spatial and historical analyses to highlight the existence of, and accordingly the need to conserve, the urban centers of Africa's more recent past. The study does this by exploring the physical remains of European activity and the way that the construction of harbor towns directly reflects the colonial mission of European powers in the nineteenth century in Tanzania and Kenya. Based on fieldwork which recorded and analyzed the buildings and... Building Colonialism draws together the relationship between archaeology and history in East Africa using techniques of artifact, building, ... |
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462,35 zł |
Cameroon's Contemporary Culture and Politics: Prospects and Problems
ISBN: 9789956790272 / Angielski / Miękka / 184 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book addresses Cameroon's culture, education and language policies since independence, scholarship on and vigorous debate about them, their bearings on different visions of national development, and their place in the political struggle between autocracy and democracy since 1990. A synoptic view of half a century's key experiences, issues and fault lines emerges.
This book addresses Cameroon's culture, education and language policies since independence, scholarship on and vigorous debate about them, their beari...
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204,19 zł |
In the Name of the People: Angola's Forgotten Massacre
ISBN: 9781780769059 / Angielski / Twarda / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. On 27th May 1977, a small demonstration against the MPLA, the ruling party of Angola - led to the slaughter of thousands, if not tens of thousands, of people. The protestors were supporters of the MPLA, however the ruling elite feared this new 'factionalism' might lead to a coup d'etat. The events of May 1977 are little talked of in Angola today - and virtually unknown outside the country. On 27th May 1977, a small demonstration against the MPLA, the ruling party of Angola - led to the slaughter of thousands, if not tens of thousands,... |
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231,17 zł |
Tropical Africa
ISBN: 9781138834972 / Angielski / Twarda / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Tropical Africa is a complex and dynamic region. Occupying a marginal position in the world economic system, the region has seemingly insurmountable problems. This book breaks through the complexities with a straightforward and systematic text supported by concise case studies.
Tropical Africa is a complex and dynamic region. Occupying a marginal position in the world economic system, the region has seemingly insurmountable p...
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539,40 zł |
The Rwandan Patriotic Front 1990-1994
ISBN: 9781910294567 / Angielski / Miękka / 72 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. On 1 October 1990, hundreds of Banyarawanda militants that served with the Ugandan Army deserted their posts to form the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) and invade Rwanda. Thus began the Rwandan Civil War, which was to culminate in the famous genocide of nearly one million of Tutsi and moderate Hutus, in 1994. Starting with in-depth descriptions of the history of Rwandan political, military and security development, this volume traces the history of the RPA from its emergence as a small-scale insurgent group formed from the ranks of Rwandan refugee diaspora in Uganda; its military operations...
On 1 October 1990, hundreds of Banyarawanda militants that served with the Ugandan Army deserted their posts to form the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF)...
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101,58 zł |
Revolution, Counter-Revolution and Revisionism in Postcolonial Africa: The Case of Mozambique, 1975-1994
ISBN: 9781138867970 / Angielski / Miękka / 424 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This groundbreaking study investigates defining themes in the field of social memory studies as they bear on the politics of post-Cold-War, post-apartheid Southern Africa. Alice Dinerman offers a detailed chronicle of the Mozambican government s attempts to revise the country's troubled postcolonial past with a view to negotiating the political challenges posed by the present. In doing so, she lays bare the path-dependence of memory practices, while tracing their divergent trajectories, shifting meanings and varied combinations within ruling discourse and performance. Central... This groundbreaking study investigates defining themes in the field of social memory studies as they bear on the politics of post-Cold-War, post-ap... |
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277,36 zł |
Die Bewegung Bündnisfreier Staaten: Genese, Organisation Und Politik (1927-1992)
ISBN: 9783110404098 / Niemiecki / Twarda / 374 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Die Bewegung Bundnisfreier Staaten gilt als Unikum in der Geschichte der Dekolonisation, der Sud-Sud-Kooperation, des Kalten Krieges und des Nord-Sud-Konfliktes. In ihr haben sich im Laufe des 20. Jahrhunderts nahezu alle asiatischen, afrikanischen und lateinamerikanischen Staaten zusammengeschlossen, um ihren weltpolitischen Interessen groeres Gewicht zu verleihen. Mit 120 Mitgliedsstaaten stellt sie nach den Vereinten Nationen eine der groten internationalen Organisationen der Gegenwart dar. Die Bewegung Bundnisfreier Staaten gilt als Unikum in der Geschichte der Dekolonisation, der Sud-Sud-Kooperation, des Kalten Krieges und d... |
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236,24 zł |
Speaking of India: Bridging the Communication Gap When Working with Indians
ISBN: 9781941176115 / Angielski / Miękka / 228 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Storti's cultural observations about Indians are spot on." Ranjini Manian, CEO, Global Adjustments, and author of "Doing Business in India for Dummies" "This is a must read It provides rich insight into why routine interactions are often misconstrued, and offers practical advice on how to present material so both the East and West can relate." Nikki Webster, Learning and Development Director, CNA Insurance Companies "Storti's cultural observations about Indians are spot on." Ranjini Manian, CEO, Global Adjustments, and author of "Doing Business in India for Dum... |
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100,93 zł |
Last Guardians: Crown Service in Sudan, Northern Rhodesia and Britain
ISBN: 9781784534387 / Angielski / Twarda / 384 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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256,86 zł |
Historical Dictionary of the Central African Republic
ISBN: 9780810879911 / Angielski / Twarda / 816 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Central African Republic (CAR) came into existence on 1 December 1958 as a semi-autonomous member state of the Communaute (French Community), meaning that France still controlled its currency, defense, foreign affairs and national security. The history of the CAR can be interpreted in radically different ways. One the one hand the people of Central Africa have suffered enormously at the hands of slave traders, concessionary companies, French colonialists and African rulers, and their country remains largely undeveloped. On the other most Central Africans have retained free use of land on...
The Central African Republic (CAR) came into existence on 1 December 1958 as a semi-autonomous member state of the Communaute (French Community), mean...
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Black Hawks Rising: The Story of Amisom's Successful War Against Somali Insurgents, 2007-2014
ISBN: 9781910777695 / Angielski / Twarda / 286 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Black Hawks Rising" tells the story of the formation and deployment of the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM) in March 2007. Initially confined to peacekeeping within the Mogadishu enclave, it transformed into a peace-making mission. Many - including the author, who predicted the mission was DOA (Dead on Arrival) - gave the mission little chance of success. As a fighting force, however, AMISOM took on the Somali insurgents in 2010; expelled them from Central Mogadishu on Saturday, 6 August 2011; and expanded control of territory under the Somali Government in the succeeding years to...
"Black Hawks Rising" tells the story of the formation and deployment of the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM) in March 2007. Initially confine...
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127,28 zł |
Building Colonialism: Archaeology and Urban Space in East Africa
ISBN: 9781474288804 / Angielski / Miękka / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Building Colonialism draws together the relationship between archaeology and history in East Africa using techniques of artefact, building, spatial and historical analyses to highlight the existence of, and accordingly the need to conserve, the urban centres of Africa's more recent past. The study does this by exploring the physical remains of European activity and the way that the construction of harbour towns directly reflects the colonial mission of European powers in the nineteenth century in Tanzania and Kenya. Based on fieldwork which recorded and analysed the buildings and... Building Colonialism draws together the relationship between archaeology and history in East Africa using techniques of artefact, building, ... |
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190,02 zł |
Spies in the Congo: America's Atomic Mission in World War II
ISBN: 9781610396547 / Angielski / Twarda / 432 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In the 1940s, the brightest minds of the United States and Nazi Germany raced to West Africa with a single mission: to secure the essential ingredient of the atomic bomb--and to make sure nobody saw them doing it Albert Einstein told President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939 that the world's only supply of uniquely high-quality uranium ore--the key ingredient for bomb-- could be found in the Katanga province of the Belgian Congo at the Shinkolobwe Mine. Once the US Manhattan Project was committed to developing atomic weapons for the war against Germany and Japan, the rush to procure...
In the 1940s, the brightest minds of the United States and Nazi Germany raced to West Africa with a single mission: to secure the essential ingredi...
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165,74 zł |
Madness and Marginality: The Lives of Kenya's White Insane
ISBN: 9781526106551 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Kenya Colony, for the British at least, has customarily been imagined as a place of wealthy settler-farmers, expansive panoramas and the adventure of safari. Yet for the majority of Europeans who went there life was very different. Based on over two hundred and fifty psychiatric case files, this book offers an unprecedented new account of the social history of reputedly Britain's most picturesque overseas colony. Kenya Colony, for the British at least, has customarily been imagined as a place of wealthy settler-farmers, expansive panoramas and the adventure ... |
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135,19 zł |
Black God: An Introduction to the World's Religions and Their Black Gods
ISBN: 9781935721123 / Angielski / Miękka / 204 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Have you ever heard that Christ was Black? What about the Buddha? They weren't alone. Many of the world's first deities and divinities, both male and female, were originally depicted as Black. That means dark skin, woolly hair, broad nose, and the kind of personality that made the world pay attention. In this book, historian Supreme Understanding explores the many Black gods of the ancient world, from Africa to the Near East, to Europe, to India, to China, to Japan, to Australia, all the way to the Black Gods of the Americas. Who were they? How did they come to be worshipped? And what does... Have you ever heard that Christ was Black? What about the Buddha? They weren't alone. Many of the world's first deities and divinities, both male a... |
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112,96 zł |