The Objects of Life in Central Africa - The History of Consumption and Social Change, 1840-1980

In The Objects of Life in Central Africa the history of consumption and social change from 1840 until 1980 is explored. By looking at the socio-economic, political and cultural meaning and impact of goods the contributions reassess Central African history

About the author

Robert Ross, Ph.D. (1974), Cambridge University, is Professor of African History at Leiden University. He has published extensively on South African history, recently focusing on material culture. He is co-editor of Cambridge History of South Africa(Cambridge University Press, 2010).

Marja Hinfelaar, Ph.D. (2001) in History, Utrecht University, is a historian working at the National Archives of Zambia, where she coordinates digitisation projects. Her research interests include the historical relationship between church and state in Zambia.

Iva Pesa is a historian and is currently doing her PhD at Leiden University on the social history of Mwinilunga District in northwestern Zambia. Her interests include the changing patterns of (agricultural) production, consumption, labour migration and social relationships.

Product details

• Assisted by: Marja Hinfelaar (Editor), Iva Pesa (Editor), Robert Ross (Editor)
• Publisher: Brill
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.08.2013
• EAN: 9789004254909
• ISBN: 978-90-04-25490-9
• No. of pages: 296
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 236 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 476 g
• Series: Afrika-Studiecentrum
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general)