Money, Value, and the State - Sovereignty and Citizenship in East Africa

"A deeply researched study of 20th century political and economic fortunes in East Africa, this will interest historians, anthropologists, development scholars, and those in adjacent disciplines. By focusing on topics such as money, banking and smuggling, this book provides new interpretations of iconic topics of interest"--

List of contents

Introduction: the government of value, 1945-80; 1. The moneychanger state; 2. A monopoly on valuation; 3. Restricted value; 4. Crimes against economy; 5. Magendo; Conclusion: A neoliberal government of value; Archival sources consulted; Acknowledgments.

About the author

Kevin P. Donovan is Lecturer at the Centre of African Studies, University of Edinburgh. His work appears in Cultural Anthropology, Comparative Studies in Society & History, Development & Change, and Economy & Society.

Product details

• Authors: Kevin P. Donovan, Kevin P. (University of Edinburgh) Donovan
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.11.2024
• EAN: 9781009501330
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0950133-0
• No. of pages: 386
• Series: African Studies
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; HISTORY / Africa / General, Economic history, African History