Keeping House in Lusaka

This book pens a window on the experiences of urban people living through one of Africa's most dramatic economic declines in the postcolonial era by focusing on such broad themes as household dynamics, gender politics, and informal economy in Mtendere. The author argues that African urbanism is not purely a product of colonialism but a result of a wide variety of influences both local and foreign.

About the author

Karen Tranberg Hansen

Summary

Opens a window on the experiences of urban people living through one of Africa's most dramatic economic declines in the postcolonial era by focusing on such broad themes as household dynamics, gender politics, and informal economy in Mtendere.

Product details

• Authors: Karen T. Hansen, Karen Tranberg Hansen, Hansen Karen Tranberg
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.11.1996
• EAN: 9780231081436
• ISBN: 978-0-231-08143-6
• No. of pages: 256
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Miscellaneous; Anthropology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Urban, HOUSE & HOME / General, Zambia, Home & house maintenance, Home and house maintenance, Urban communities, Urban communities / city life