{"title":"Bettina Amilie Ng'weno","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the enlightening works of Bettina Amilie Ng'weno, a notable academic in the realm of African studies and sociology. Her insightful books delve deep into the narratives of history and military, offering readers a profound understanding of the complexities of identity and belonging in modern societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her acclaimed works is \u003cem\u003eNo Place Like Home in a New City\u003c\/em\u003e, where she intricately examines the themes of displacement and adaptation. Ng'weno's captivating storytelling and thorough research offer readers a unique perspective on how historical contexts shape contemporary experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese works are perfect for those seeking to broaden their understanding of history and its impact on present-day social dynamics. Whether you're a history enthusiast or new to these subjects, Bettina Amilie Ng'weno's books provide an engaging and educational reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"no-place-like-home-in-a-new-city-by-bettina-amilie-ngweno-9780520421219","title":"No Place Like Home in a New City","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press's Open Access publishing program. Visit \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.luminosoa.org\"\u003ewww.luminosoa.org\u003c\/a\u003e to learn more.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNairobi, named after the cool water that flows through it, started as a railway stop and became known as the Green City in the Sun. Yet, the city has taken shape through a set of anti-urban ideologies and practices that insist that some people cannot, should not, and must not be permanent urban residents and that the city is not their home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on decades of experience in rapidly changing Nairobi, \u003cem\u003eNo Place Like Home in a New City\u003c\/em\u003e traverses rivers, cemeteries, parks, railways, housing estates, roads, and dancehalls to explore how policies of anti-urbanism manifest across time and space, shaping how people live in Nairobi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith deeply personal insights, Bettina Ng'weno highlights how people contest anti-urbanism through their insistence on building life in the city despite it, even in the current dynamic of ubiquitous demolition and reconstruction. Through quotidian practices and creative resistance, long-term residents imagine alternatives to displacement, create belonging, and build new urban futures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46792350531820,"sku":"9780520421219","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7432523482373.jpg?v=1757001991"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/bettina-amilie-ngweno.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}