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Explore new perspectives on African power through The Politics of Biography in Africa. This volume brings together historians, political scientists, and literary analysts to examine how biographical narratives reveal alternative and under-researched aspects of state power. Part 1 of this work focuses on subjects who were often silenced during decolonization, such as women, workers, and radical politicians. By looking at these life stories, the book provides a way to understand the complex relationship between biography and political authority. It questions the impact of biographical codes with western and colonial origins, offering a fresh look at how history is recorded and remembered. As part of the Routledge Studies on Gender and Sexuality in Africa, this book is an essential resource for those studying political science, history, and sociology. It provides a deep look into the margins of power and the histories that shaped the continent.

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Includes diverse perspectives from historians, political scientists, and literary analysts to provide a multi-disciplinary view of African politics.

Examines biographical narratives to reveal little-known or under-researched aspects of state power across the continent.

Focuses on marginalized voices including women, workers, and radical politicians who were often silenced during decolonization.

Analyzes the complex relationship between biographical narratives and political power structures.

Questions the influence of western and colonial biographical codes on how African history is understood.

Part of the specialized Routledge Studies on Gender and Sexuality in Africa series.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
06 September 2021
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05 March 2021

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