Modern History of the Somali (Eastern African Studies): Nation and State in the Horn of Africa - Softcover

Lewis, I.M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 082141495X ISBN 13: 9780821414958

Publisher: OHIO UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2002

Synopsis

This latest edition of A Modern History of the Somali brings I. M. Lewis's definitive history up to date and shows the amazing continuity of Somali forms of social organization. Lewis's history portrays the ingeniousness with which the Somali way of life has been adapted to all forms of modernity.

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Review:

"Lewis writes authoritatively, magisterially, and often brilliantly."--African Studies Review

"By far the most penetrating of the works on Somali history and contemporary events.... Lewis is probably the only foreign social scientist ever to have won acknowledgment, if not always approval, among the critically minded Somali intellectuals and politicians. I have never lectured on Somalia with Somalis present without being reminded by them to consult his works."--Bernard Helander, Africa

"Somalia's most definitive history updated."--Erving E. Beauregard, Africa Today

"In their continuing struggle for freedom and independence from colonial rule the Somali people have confronted a situation that is without parallel elsewhere in Africa.... Thus, in contrast to the rest of Africa where states are struggling to become nations, teh Somali people represent a nation struggling to become a state.... I.M. Lewis brings unique and outstanding qualifications to the detailed narrative of these events."--Frank J. Mahony, American Anthropologist

"The events described in this book are subjected to penetrating analysis, and the author's treatment of the apparent paradox of Islam combined with scientific socialism deserves particular attention, ... The book also provides very valuable insights into the fragmentation of Somali nationalism caused by tribal loyalties..."--B.W. Andrzejewski, SOAS Bulletin

Synopsis:

In this updated version of his classic text, Lewis (emeritus, social anthropology, London School of Economics and Political Science) draws upon extensive archival and ethnographic research to present an overview of Somali history. Throughout the text, Lewis portrays the ingeniousness with which the Somali way of life has been adapted to all forms o

About this edition

• Publisher: OHIO UNIVERSITY PRESS
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 082141495X
• ISBN 13: 9780821414958
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 380