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Religions in Contemporary Africa

An Introduction

By: Laura S. Grillo,Adriaan van Klinken,Hassan Ndzovu

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Religions in Contemporary Africa

An Introduction

By: Laura S. Grillo,Adriaan van Klinken,Hassan Ndzovu

Religions in Contemporary Africa is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the three main religious traditions on the African continent, African indigenous religions, Christianity and Islam. The book provides a historical overview of these important traditions and focuses on the roles they play in African societies today. It includes social, cultural and political case studies from across the continent on the following topical issues: Witchcraft and modernity Power and politics Conflict and peace Media and popular culture Development Human rights Illness and health Gender and sexuality With suggestions for further reading, discussion questions, illustrations and a list of glossary terms this is the ideal textbook for students in religion, African studies and adjacent fields approaching this subject area for the first time.

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1351260707

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9781351260701

Muslims in Kenyan Politics

Political Involvement, Marginalization, and Minority Status

By: Hassan J. Ndzovu

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Muslims in Kenyan Politics

Political Involvement, Marginalization, and Minority Status

By: Hassan J. Ndzovu

Muslims in Kenyan Politics explores the changing relationship between Muslims and the state in Kenya from precolonial times to the present, culminating in the radicalization of a section of the Muslim population in recent decades. The politicization of Islam in Kenya is deeply connected with the sense of marginalization that shapes Muslims’ understanding of Kenyan politics and government policies. Kenya’s Muslim population comprises ethnic Arabs, Indians, and black Africans, and its status has varied historically. Under British rule, an imposed racial hierarchy affected Muslims particularly, thwarting the development of a united political voice. Drawing on a broad range of interviews and historical research, Ndzovu presents a nuanced picture of political associations during the postcolonial period and explores the role of Kenyan Muslims as political actors.

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Northwestern University Press

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0810130025

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9780810130029