Politics of Origin in Africa
Subtitle: Autochthony, Citizenship and Conflict
Publisher: Zed Books, Limited
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 149
ISBN-13: 9781848139978
Subjects: Indigenous peoples, africa; Africa, politics and government; Citizenship
Description: "In this revealing new book, Bøås and Dunn explore the phenomenon of 'autochthony' - literally 'son of the soil' - in African politics. In contemporary Africa, questions concerning origin are currently among the most crucial and contested issues in political life, directly relating to the politics of place, belonging, identity and contested citizenship. Thus, land claims and autochthony disputes are the hallmark of political crises in many places on the African continent. Examining the often complex reasons behind this recent rise of autochthony across a number of high-profile case studies - including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, and Kenya - this is an essential book for anyone wishing to understand the impact of this crucial issue on contemporary African politics and conflicts."--