The Comforts of Home - Prostitution in Colonial Nairobi

"This history is . . . the first fully-fleshed story of African Nairobi in all of its complexity which foregrounds African experiences. Given the overwhelming white dominance in the written sources, it is a remarkable achievement."--Claire Robertson, "International Journal of African Historical Studies "
"White's book . . . takes a unique approach to a largely unexplored aspect of African History. It enhances our understanding of African social history, political economy, and gender studies. It is a book that deserves to be widely read."--Elizabeth Schmidt, "American Historical Review "

About the author

Luise White is assistant professor of history at the University of Minnesota.

Product details

• Authors: Luise White, White Luise
• Publisher: University Presses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.10.1990
• EAN: 9780226895079
• ISBN: 978-0-226-89507-9
• No. of pages: 300
• Dimensions: 16 mm x 22 mm x 2 mm
• Weight: 454 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Miscellaneous; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Women's Studies, Africa, Anthropology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Human Sexuality, Gender studies: women, Sex and sexuality, social aspects, Gender studies: women and girls, Psychology: sexual behaviour, Sexual Behaviour, Ethical Issues: Prostitution & Sex Industry, Ethical issues and debates, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Sexuality