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The Story of an African Famine: Gender and Famine in TwentiethCentury Malawi,New
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This account of the 1949 famine in colonial Malawi employs a wide variety of historical sources, ranging from Colonial Office documentation to the songs of women who lived through the tragedy. The analysis of the causes and development of the famine takes the reader through a detailed agricultural and social history of Southern Malwai in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, focusing in particular on the nature of social and economic stratification, changes in kinship systems and the position of women and placing all this within the wider context of the impact of colonial rule.
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- Q: What is 'The Story of an African Famine' about? A: This book details the 1949 famine in colonial Malawi, utilizing various historical sources, including Colonial Office documents and women's songs, to analyze the famine's causes and its agricultural and social history.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Megan Vaughan, a scholar with expertise in African history.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 192 pages.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: It was published on February 12, 2007.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is brand new.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of gender, social and economic stratification, kinship systems, and the impact of colonial rule.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book employs a wide variety of historical sources, making it suitable for academic research on famine and colonial studies.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: The target audience includes students, researchers, and anyone interested in African history, gender studies, and colonial impacts.
- Q: Are there any special features in the book? A: The book does not have listed special features, but it provides a comprehensive historical analysis relevant to its themes.