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Swahili Modernities

Culture, Politics, and Identity on the East Coast of Africa

ISBN-13: 9781592210466

Contributor(s): Pat Caplan (author), Farouk Topan (author)

Subject: African Studies (Regional)

Publisher Imprint: Africa World Press

Publication Date: 01-04-2006

Format: Paperback

Availability: In stock

£29.95

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About the book

This book considers the themes of modernity, identity and politics on the East African coast and islands. This area is undergoing rapid change as globalisation makes its impact. Tourism, increased monetisation, emigration and immigration and various multinational agencies are all significant factors. The volume also focuses on how the Swahili language, literature and culture have been affected by modernity and the way in which Swahili women continue to live under the strong social constraints that this community place them under.