Politics and Class Formation in Uganda examines the historical and political processes that have shaped class structures in Ugandan society. The book analyzes how colonial legacies, state policies, economic transformations, and political power struggles contributed to the emergence of distinct social classes. Through detailed case studies and theoretical discussion, the author explores the rela…
In this brilliant look at the rise of political Islam, the distinguished political scientist and anthropologist Mahmood Mamdani brings his expertise and insight to bear on a question many Americans have been asking since 9/11: how did this happen? Mamdani dispels the idea of “good” (secular, westernized) and “bad” (premodern, fanatical) Muslims, pointing out that these judgments refer t…