Kenya: Between Hope and Despair, 1963-2011 Book by Daniel Branch
By Daniel BranchAn illuminating account of Kenya's first fifty years of independence and the issues that block the nation's path to prosperity and justice
On December 12, 1963, people across Kenya joyfully celebrated independence from British colonial rule, anticipating a bright future of prosperity and social justice. As the nation approaches the fiftieth anniversary of its independence, however, the people's dream remains elusive. During its first five decades Kenya has experienced assassinations, riots, coup attempts, ethnic violence, and political corruption. The ranks of the disaffected, the unemployed, and the poor have multiplied. In this authoritative and insightful account of Kenya's history from 1963 to the present day, Daniel Branch sheds new light on the nation's struggles and the complicated causes behind them.
Branch describes how Kenya constructed itself as a state and how ethnicity has proved a powerful force in national politics from the start, as have disorder and violence. He explores such divisive political issues as the needs of the landless poor, international relations with Britain and with the Cold War superpowers, and the direction of economic development. Tracing an escalation of government corruption over time, the author brings his discussion to the present, paying particular attention to the rigged election of 2007, the subsequent compromise government, and Kenya's prospects as a still-evolving independent state.
Kenya: Between Hope and Despair, 1963-2011 Book by Daniel Branch || Kenya: Between Hope and Despair, 1963-2011 Book by Daniel Branch price in nairobi kenya || Kenya: Between Hope and Despair, 1963-2011 Book by Daniel Branchavailability in nairobi kenya || Kenya: Between Hope and Despair, 1963-2011 Book by Daniel Branch
book summary || Kenya: Between Hope and Despair, 1963-2011 Book by Daniel Branch online free pdf copy in nairobi kenya || Kenya between hope and despair 1963 2011 summary || Kenya between hope and despair 1963 2011 pdf download || Kenya between hope and despair 1963 2011 pdf
Book details
- Paperback
- 352 pages
- English
- 0300148763
- 9780300148763
About Daniel Branch
daniel branch is associate professor of african history, university of warwick. he lives in oxfordshire, uk. Read More about Daniel Branch
More Books By Daniel Branch
People who bought this also bought
Old People, New Lives: Community Creation in a Retirement Residence
Used Book
Trust: Mastering the Four Essential Trusts: Trust in Self, Trust in God, Trust in Others, Trust in Life
New Book
The Last Word and the Word after That : A Tale of Faith, Doubt, and a New Kind of Christianity
Used Book
Dear Bess: The Letters from Harry to Bess Truman, 1910-1959 (Volume 1)
Used Book
Destiny Disrupted: A History of the World Through Islamic Eyes book by Tamim Ansary
New Book
Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot book by Mikki Kendall
New Book
Tools of Titans : The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers book By Timothy Ferriss Share
New Book
Sincerely Yours, Discovering the Treasures of God's Written Word, Volume Five
Used Book
Small Data: The Tiny Clues That Uncover Huge Trends book by Martin Lindstrom
New Book
Molecules at an Exhibition : Portraits of Intriguing Materials in Everyday Life
Used Book
Surrounded by Idiots : The Four Types of Human Behaviour (or, How to Understand Those Who Cannot Be Understood)
New Book
Change We Can Believe in: Barack Obama's Plan to Renew America's Promise
Used Book
Exciter Fishing: The New Way to Catch Trout, Salmon, and Char in Their Spawning Runs book by Fred Olson
Used Book
Elon Musk : How the Billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla is Shaping our Future Book by Ashlee Vance
New Book
The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism book by Naomi Klein
New Book
Three Cups of Tea : One Man's Mission to Promote Peace ... Once School at a Time
Used Book
The Daily Laws: 366 Meditations on Power, Seduction, Mastery, Strategy and Human Nature
New Book
Modern Roses 10: The Comprehensive List of Roses of Historical and Botanical Importance Including All Modern International Rose Registrations
Used Book