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Explore the complex history of Kenya's transition to independence with this detailed academic study from Routledge. Dr. Gordon examines the colonial regime's attempts to shape the decolonization process from the end of World War II until 1963. This book provides a deep look into the tension between two main goals: the drive for economic development and the need to maintain state control. Readers will learn about the specific political strategies used by senior colonial officials as they managed rising socioeconomic and political pressures. The text tracks how these officials responded to changing guidelines from London and how those strategic decisions influenced policy throughout the decolonization era. This work is a valuable resource for students and historians interested in African history and the evolution of the Kenyan state.

Key Features

Covers the historical period from the end of World War II through Kenya's independence in 1963.

Analyzes the conflict between economic development goals and the maintenance of state control.

Examines the political strategies used by senior colonial officials to manage social and political tensions.

Provides insight into how evolving guidelines from London shaped local colonial policies.

Offers an academic review of how strategic assumptions affected the direction of the decolonization process.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
17 June 2019
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25 May 2019

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