Colonialism and Violence in Nigeria - Softcover

Falola, Toyin

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9780253221193: Colonialism and Violence in Nigeria
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ISBN 10: 0253221196 ISBN 13: 9780253221193
Publisher: Indiana University Press, 2009

Synopsis

Colonialism and Violence in Nigeria looks closely at the conditions that created a legacy of violence in Nigeria. Toyin Falola examines violence as a tool of domination and resistance, however unequally applied, to get to the heart of why Nigeria has not built a successful democracy. Falola's analysis centers on two phases of Nigerian history: the last quarter of the 19th century, when linkages between violence and domination were part of the British conquest; and the first half of the 20th century, which was characterized by violent rebellion and the development of a national political consciousness. This important book emphasizes the patterns that have been formed and focuses on how violence and instability have influenced Nigeria today.

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About the Author

Toyin Falola is University Distinguished Teaching Professor at The University of Texas at Austin. He is editor (with Matt D. Childs) of The Yoruba Diaspora in the Atlantic World (IUP, 2005); (with Kevin D. Roberts) of The Atlantic World: 1450–2000 (IUP, 2008); and (with Joel E. Tishken and Akíntúndé Akínyemí) of Sàngó in Africa and the African Diaspora (IUP, 2009).

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Publisher
Indiana University Press
Publication date
2009
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0253221196
ISBN 13 
9780253221193
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
256
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