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Charlatans, Spirits and Rebels in Africa
The Stephen Ellis Reader
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This book is ideal for students, academics, and readers interested in African studies, history, and political science, particularly those seeking insight into the complex dynamics of religion, violence and resistance in Africa.
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When Stephen Ellis died in July 2015, African Studies lost one of its most prolific, provocative, and celebrated scholars. Given the scale and uniqueness of his contribution, it is perhaps surprising that a collection of his writings did not appear during his lifetime. It is now possible to bring such a volume to the public.
With an introduction by Tim Kelsall and an afterword by Jean-Francois Bayart, this collection aims to provide scholars and students with an introduction to the main themes in Ellis' work. These revolved around the roles of religion, criminality, and violence in African society and politics—preoccupations that also informed his interpretation of African rebellions and resistance movements.
The volume spans more than three decades of scholarship, featuring case studies from six countries, highly-cited and lesser-known articles, and a sampling of works intended for public engagement as well as an academic audience. Charlatans, Spirits and Rebels in Africa will serve as a reader for African Politics and History, and as an invitation to students to delve deeper into Stephen Ellis' oeuvre.
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ISBN: 9781787383302
Publisher: C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 April 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Contributors:
- Edited by Tim Kelsall
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 368
About the Author
Tim Kelsall is a senior research fellow at London's Overseas Development Institute. Specialising in political anthropology and political economy analysis, he has taught at Newcastle University and the University of Oxford. Between 2002 and 2006, he edited 'African Affairs', the Royal African Society's journal, with Stephen Ellis.
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