Title
Burying SM: The Politics of Knowledge and the Sociology of Power in Africa (Social History of Africa (Paperback)),Used
Processing time: 1-3 days
US Orders Ships in: 3-5 days
International Orders Ships in: 8-12 days
Return Policy: 15-days return on defective items
Payment Option
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 how history was constructed by the various litigants, counsel, jurists, and witnesses, including an elderly gravedigger and mason, a cook, and a professor of philosophy.The authors invited a halfdozen scholars from different disciplines to discuss 'what the case was really about' and 'how the story should be told.' These brief commentaries are included.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Burying SM: The Politics of Knowledge and the Sociology of Power in Africa'? A: The book examines the legal and cultural struggles surrounding the intestate death of Kenyan lawyer S.M. Otieno, highlighting the disputes between his Kikuyu widow and Luo clan over his remains and the implications for legal rights and state interests.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Burying SM' is David W. Cohen, a distinguished scholar in the field.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 174 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on May 4, 1992.
- Q: Is this book new or used? A: The item condition for this book is listed as New.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is an illustrated edition of the book.
- Q: What topics do the authors discuss in relation to the legal case? A: The authors discuss the historical, legal, cultural, and social dimensions of the case, and how different perspectives shaped the narrative.
- Q: Are there any contributions from other scholars in this book? A: Yes, the book includes brief commentaries from several scholars from various disciplines who provide insights on the case.
- Q: What condition can I expect this book to be in? A: The book is categorized as a used book in good condition, indicating it may show some signs of wear but is still functional for reading.