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Buying Time: Debt And Mobility In The Western Indian Ocean (New African Histories),Used
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In Buying Time, Thomas F. McDow synthesizes Indian Ocean, Middle Eastern, and East African studies as well as economic and social history to explain how, in the nineteenth century, credit, mobility, and kinship knit together a vast interconnected Indian Ocean region. That vibrant and enormously influential swath extended from the desert fringes of Arabia to Zanzibar and the Swahili coast and on to the Congo River watershed.In the half century before European colonization, Africans and Arabs from coasts and hinterlands used newfound sources of credit to seek out opportunities, establish new outposts in distant places, and maintain families in a rapidly changing economy. They used temporizing strategies to escape drought in Oman, join ivory caravans in the African interior, and build new settlements.The key to McDows analysis is a previously unstudied trove of Arabic business deeds that show complex variations on the financial transactions that underwrote the trade economy across the region. The documents list names, genealogies, statuses, and clan names of a wide variety of peopleAfricans, Indians, and Arabs; men and women; free and slavewho bought, sold, and mortgaged property. Through unprecedented use of these sources, McDow moves the historical analysis of the Indian Ocean beyond connected port cities to reveal the roles of previously invisible people.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Buying Time: Debt and Mobility in the Western Indian Ocean'? A: The book explores the interconnected economic and social dynamics of the Indian Ocean region in the nineteenth century, focusing on how credit, mobility, and kinship influenced trade and community development.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Thomas F. McDow, who synthesizes various historical studies related to the Indian Ocean, Middle East, and East Africa.
- Q: What type of historical sources does McDow use in his analysis? A: McDow utilizes a trove of previously unstudied Arabic business deeds, which provide insights into financial transactions and the roles of various individuals in the trade economy.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Buying Time'? A: The book was published on May 25, 2018.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 378 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What historical period does the book focus on? A: The book focuses on the nineteenth century, particularly the half century before European colonization.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in African history? A: Yes, the book is categorized under Africa and provides valuable insights into the historical context of the region.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in 'Buying Time'? A: Key themes include the roles of credit, mobility, kinship, and the impact of economic changes on social structures in the Indian Ocean region.
- Q: Can this book be useful for academic research? A: Yes, the detailed analysis and use of primary sources make it a valuable resource for academic research in history and social sciences.