Girl Cases Marriage and Colonialism in Gusiiland, Kenya, 1890-1970 |
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| Author:
| Shadle, Brett L. |
| Series title: | Social History of Africa Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-325-07092-6 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2006 |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing USA
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| Imprint: | Praeger |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $95.00 |
Book Description:
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By drawing upon some 2000 court transcripts, "Girl Cases": Marriage and Colonialism in Gusiiland, Kenya 1890-1970 challenges prevailing scholarship surrounding marriage customs in Gusiiland to show that women remained committed to tradition while openly fighting against abuses in the customs.
By drawing upon some 2000 court transcripts, "Girl Cases": Marriage and Colonialism in Gusiiland, Kenya 1890-1970 challenges prevailing scholarship surrounding marriage customs in Gusiiland to show that women remained committed to tradition while openly fighting against abuses in the customs.