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  • Dark Anthropology, Migrants and Others

    Of Vulnerable Communities, Solidarities and Challenges to Nation-States

    Edited by Bobby Luthra Sinha, Nirmala Devi Gopal, Annapurna Devi Pandey, Ashutosh Kumar ...
    This book offers innovative insights from across disciplines to explore the soulful survival of migrants, refugees, and displaced individuals and communities amidst stalemates, crises and compromises in human rights. Dwelling on ethnographic case studies from Asia, Africa, Latin America, the United States, and Europe, the volume illuminates the experiences of vulnerable communities, showcasing ... Read more

    $83.81 CAD

  • African Governance, Security, and Development

    by Paulino Do Canto, Patrick Effah, John Mwangi Githigaro, Nirmala Gopal, Fatuma Guyo, John Musalia, Vundi Naison, Julius Niringiyimana, Francis Onditi, Ibrahim Yusuf, Joshua M. Kivuva0, George C. Mbara1, Suleiman Kairu Mwangi2, Ken Walibora Waliaula3, Wanjala S. Nasong'o4, Stanley Osezua Ehiane6 ...
    African Governance, Security, and Development explores the political economy of development in Africa. The contributors examine the impact and implications of the democratization process in Africa with particular focus on issues of economic, social, and institutional development. Through a variety of critical perspectives and disciplines, contributors analyze topics such as the impact of ... Read more

    $140.09 CAD

  • The Afrocentricity Trajectories of Looting in South Africa

    by Mfundo Mandla Masuku, Dalifa Ngobese, Mbulaheni Obert Maguvhe, Sifiso Ndlovu, Annah Dudu, Nirmala D. Gopal, Tawanda Majoko0, Dina Mokgadi Mashiyane1, Mfaniseni Wiseman Mbatha2, Methembe Mdlalose3, Victor H. Mlambo4, Mandla A. Mubecua5, Bhekani Ngwenya6, Primrose T. Sabela7, Lombuso Precious Shabalala8, Mbongeni Shadrack Sithole9, Kemist Shumba0, Philangani Sibiya1, Kutenda Trinos2 ...
    Looting has become an increasingly popular concept in South Africa as an unsophisticated interpretation of ownership by “force” of property during periods of mayhem. However, looting is a complex concept whose origin spans a long history that cuts across time and space. In The Afrocentricity Trajectories of Looting in South Africa, edited by Mfundo Masuku, Dalifa Ngobese, Mbulaheni Obert Maguvhe, ... Read more

    $105.49 CAD

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  • A Small State's Guide to Influence in World Politics

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  • Can NGOs Make a Difference?

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    Ordinary Work in Diverse Economies

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  • Cities, Slums and Gender in the Global South

    Towards a feminised urban future

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