Charlatans, spirits and rebels in Africa: the Stephen Ellis reader
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Beteilige Person: Ellis, Stephen 1953-2015 (VerfasserIn)
Weitere beteiligte Personen: Kelsall, Tim 1970- (HerausgeberIn), Bayart, Jean-François 1950- (VerfasserIn eines Nachworts)
Format: Buch
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: New York, NY Oxford University Press [2022]
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Abstract:When Stephen Ellis died in July 2015, African Studies lost one of its most prolific, provocative and celebrated scholars. Given the scale and uniqueness of his contribution, it is perhaps surprising that a collection of his writings did not appear during his lifetime. It is now possible to bring such a volume to the public. This collection aims to provide scholars and students with an introduction to the main themes in Ellis' work. These revolved around the roles of religion, criminality and violence in African society and politic--preoccupations that also informed his interpretation of African rebellions and resistance movements. The volume spans more than three decades of scholarship; case studies from six countries; highly-cited and lesser-known articles; and a sampling of works intended for public engagement as well as an academic audience. It will serve as a reader for African Politics and History, and as an invitation to students to delve deeper into Stephen Ellis' oeuvre
Umfang:x, 651 Seiten 22 cm
ISBN:9780197661611