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His insider tone rings with a resonant familiarity as he describes the streets of Lagos; simultaneously, as an outsider, he maintains a distance that enables an honest analysis.
International Journal of African Historical Studies
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His insider tone rings with a resonant familiarity as he describes the streets of Lagos; simultaneously, as an outsider, he maintains a distance that enables an honest analysis.
- International Journal of African Historical Studies
Adewale Maja-Pearce analyzes contemporary African politics and society with absolute candor in these essays. Drawing on first-hand observations, and on conversations with journalists, intellectuals, students, artists, taxi drivers, and businessmen, he exposes the abuse of human rights by African governments, and celebrates the courage of those individuals who stand up to tyranny.
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