Abner Cohen's book, The Politics of Elite Culture, examines how elite groups construct, maintain, and manipulate power through symbols, rituals, and social actions in modern African societies, particularly through a case study of Sierra Leone. Using a political anthropology approach, Cohen outlines the relationship between elites, bureaucracies, professions, and power structures, and how elite …
This book presents a vivid photographic exploration of the ancient royal cities of Sri Lanka, capturing their architectural splendor, cultural heritage, and historical significance. Through high-quality visual documentation, Sunil de Costa showcases the grandeur of monuments, temples, palaces, and archaeological sites that shaped Sri Lanka’s ancient civilization. The work serves both as an ar…
Egypt After Mubarak examines the political dynamics shaping Egypt’s future in the early 21st century. Bruce K. Rutherford analyzes the competing forces of liberalism, political Islam, and state authoritarianism, focusing on their potential to influence democratic development in the Arab world’s most populous nation. Drawing on constitutional analysis, interviews, and the historical evolutio…
This book provides a detailed account of the political processes that led to the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC), which emerged as Nigeria’s major governing party in 2015. Written by Ogbonnaya Onu, one of the key figures in the merger negotiations, the work offers firsthand insights into the motivations, challenges, and strategic decisions that shaped the unification of major…
Thomas Patrick Melady's "Profiles of African Leaders" presents brief biographies and analyses of several influential African leaders during the continent's early independence. Using a political history approach, the book describes the backgrounds, struggles, ideas, and contributions of these figures in shaping the development of modern African nations. This work serves as an important reference…
David Soggot's "Namibia: The Violent Heritage" examines the long history of conflict, oppression, and struggle of the Namibian people, from the German colonial era to the South African occupation. The author reveals how the legacy of structural violence created political tensions, racial discrimination, and profound human rights violations. Through historical and political analysis, the book de…
Namibia: The Last Colony is a comprehensive study of Namibia's colonial history through the struggle for independence. Edited by Reginald H. Green, Kimmo Kiljunen, and Marja-Liisa Kiljunen, this book examines the political, social, and economic dynamics of Namibia under German and South African rule, including the policy of apartheid, which had a significant impact on the lives of local people.…
Tradition and Identity in Changing Africa examines the dynamics of social and cultural change in various African societies in the 20th century. Using ethnological approaches and case studies, authors Mark A. Tessler, William M. O’Barr, and David H. Spain explore how traditions, social structures, and cultural identities transformed in the context of modernization and political change. This bo…
This book is a legal study prepared by Raja Shehadeh with the assistance of Jonathan Kuttab for the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ). It analyzes the legal situation in the West Bank following the Israeli military occupation, including the application of laws and regulations, the legal status of the Palestinian population, the treatment of detainees, and various administrative policies…
This study examines the domed tombs of Eastern Sudan, focusing on their functional, cultural, and psychological significance within local communities. Salah Omer As-Sadig explores the architectural characteristics of these tombs, their symbolic forms, and their roles in the social and spiritual life of the region. The book traces the historical development of tomb construction in Eastern Sudan …