Burying SM: The Politics of Knowledge and the Sociology of Power in Africa
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The distinguished Kenyan lawyer S.M. Otieno died intestate in 1986; the ensuing struggle between his Kikuyu widow and his Luo clan became a matter of national concern. Debates raged over what legal, cultural, social, and historical grounds should govern the disposition of SM's remains, what legal rights should be enjoyed by widows, and over the interests of the state. While closely scrutinizing the legal case record, the authors examine...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0435080636
ISBN13:9780435080631
Release Date:May 1992
Publisher:Heinemann Educational Books
Length:174 Pages
Weight:0.65 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 6.1" x 9.0"
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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