Publication

2002 - University of California Press, Berkeley, CA

Language

English

Word Count

75,000 words, Guess

Page Count

300 pages

Identifiers

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  • LibraryThing1323953

Classifications

  • LCCHQ

Description

By examining the political significance of reproductive controversies in 20th century Kenya, this book explores why and how control of female initiation, abortion, childbirth and premarital pregnancy have been crucial to the exercise of colonial and postcolonial power.

First Sentence

During the last few months of 1929, thousands of African young men and women gathered on mission stations and school grounds in colonial central Kenya to perform a dance-song called the Muthirigu.

Excerpt

During the last few months of 1929, thousands of African young men and women gathered on mission stations and school grounds in colonial central Kenya to perform a dance-song called the Muthirigu.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Politics of the womb: women, reproduction, and the state in KenyaUniversity of California Press2002-01-01

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