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Table of contents (11 chapters)
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Introduction
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Contesting History and Memories
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Reassessing Politics and Policies
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About this book
This book explores the journey that Kenya has travelled as a nation since its independence on December 12, 1963. It seeks to advance understanding of the country's major milestones in the postcolonial period, the challenges and the lessons that can be learned from this experience, and the future prospects.
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About the authors
Michael Mwenda Kithinji is an Assistant Professor of History and the interim director of the African and African-American Studies program at the University of Central Arkansas, USA. He is a recipient of the Ohio Academy of History 2011 Outstanding Dissertation Award.
Mickie Mwanzia Koster is an Assistant Professor of History at the University of Texas, USA. She is the recipient of the 2015 Junior Scholar Excellence Award in African Studies. She is the author of The Power of the Oath: Mau Mau Nationalism in Kenya, 1952-1960 and the co-editor of Hip Hop and Social Change in Africa: Ni Wakati.
Jerono P. Rotich is a Professor at North Carolina A&T State University, USA. Her scholarship record includes, one co-edited book, peer reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and proceedings. Her awards include; UNCG Board of Governors Teaching Excellence; NCAT Community Engagement scholarship and; National Phi Epsilon Kappa Society, Distinguished Advisor Award.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Kenya After 50
Book Subtitle: Reconfiguring Historical, Political, and Policy Milestones
Editors: Michael Mwenda Kithinji, Mickie Mwanzia Koster, Jerono P. Rotich
Series Title: African Histories and Modernities
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137558305
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan New York
eBook Packages: History, History (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2016
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-137-57421-3Published: 12 January 2016
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-349-56460-6Published: 23 January 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-1-137-55830-5Published: 08 April 2016
Series ISSN: 2634-5773
Series E-ISSN: 2634-5781
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: VI, 277
Topics: African History, African Politics, Public Policy, International Relations