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Unsettled: Denial And Belonging Among White Kenyans (Ethnographic Studies In Subjectivity) (Volume 10)
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Honorable Mention For The 2018 American Ethnological Society Senior Book Prizehonorable Mention For The 2017 Victor Turner Prize For Ethnographic Writing Presented By The American Anthropological Associationin 1963, Kenya Gained Independence From Britain, Ending Decades Of White Colonial Rule. While Tens Of Thousands Of Whites Relocated In Fear Of Losing Their Fortunes, Many Stayed. But Over The Past Decade, Protests, Scandals, And Upheavals Have Unsettled Families With Colonial Origins, Reminding Them That Their Belonging Is Tenuous.In This Book, Janet Mcintosh Looks At The Lives And Dilemmas Of Settler Descendants Living In Postindependence Kenya. From Clinging To A Lost Colonial Identity To Pronouncing A New Kenyan Nationality, The Public Face Of White Kenyans Has Undergone Changes Fraught With Ambiguity. Drawing On Fieldwork And Interviews, Mcintosh Focuses On Their Discourse And Narratives To Ask: What Stories Do Settler Descendants Tell About Their Claim To Belong In Kenya? How Do They Situate Themselves Visavis The Colonial Past And Anticolonial Sentiment, Phrasing And Rephrasing Their Memories And Judgments As They Seek A Position They Feel Is Ethically Acceptable? Mcintosh Explores Contradictory And Diverse Responses: Moral Double Consciousness, Aspirations To Uplift The Nation, Ideological Blindspots, Denials, And Selfdoubt As Her Respondents Strain To Defend Their Entitlements In The Face Of Mounting Kenyan Rhetorics Of Ancestry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Unsettled: Denial and Belonging Among White Kenyans'? A: The book explores the complexities of identity and belonging among white Kenyans in the context of Kenya's post-colonial landscape, focusing on their narratives and experiences of colonial heritage.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Unsettled: Denial and Belonging Among White Kenyans' is Janet McIntosh.
- Q: What type of research did the author conduct for this book? A: Janet McIntosh conducted fieldwork and interviews with settler descendants to understand their experiences and perspectives in post-independence Kenya.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 306 pages.
- Q: When was 'Unsettled: Denial and Belonging Among White Kenyans' published? A: The book was published on April 26, 2016.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for anyone interested in post-colonial studies? A: Yes, the book is suitable for readers interested in post-colonial studies, identity, and ethnographic research.
- Q: What accolades has this book received? A: The book received Honorable Mentions for the 2018 American Ethnological Society Senior Book Prize and the 2017 Victor Turner Prize for Ethnographic Writing.
- Q: Does the book discuss the impact of colonial history on current Kenyan society? A: Yes, it addresses the lingering effects of colonial history on the identities and social dynamics of white Kenyans in contemporary society.
- Q: Is 'Unsettled: Denial and Belonging Among White Kenyans' a first edition? A: Yes, this is the first edition of the book.