New Books from Fahamu Books

From Citizen to Refugee, Mahmood Mamdani

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Forty years after the 1972 expulsion of Asians from Uganda, this vivid account interweaves gripping personal stories with an examination of Uganda's colonial history, the evolution of post-independence politics and the politicisation of racial identity.

African Awakening

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100

The tumultuous uprisings in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya have seized the attention of media but what about the rest of Africa? With incisive contributions from across the continent, "African Awakening" presents the 2011 uprisings in their African context.

Demystifying Aid, Thomas Simon Tandon

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100

This pamphlet shows that 'development aid' is not what it purports to be - the effects of actions of well-meaning allies in the North who support aid to Africa for reasons of ethics or solidarity are, unfortunately, the opposite of their good intentions.

Earth Grab, ETC Group

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100

As greedy eyes focus on the global South's resources this book 'pulls back the curtain on disturbing technological and corporate trends that are already reshaping our world and that will become crucial battlegrounds for civil society in the years ahead.

Tax Us If You Can, Tax Justice Network-Africa

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Regressive taxes and ineffective administration undermine tax systems, and loopholes and secrecy jurisdictions enable multinationals to evade tax. This short book sets out the causes and consequences of tax injustice in Africa and suggests solutions.

The Agrarian Question in the Neoliberal Era, Sam Moyo,Utsa Patnaik

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Capitalism manoeuvres to control agricultural production in developing countries where neoliberalism has already decreased food security. Unless the land rights of small producers are defended, their active resistance will undermine political stability.

India in Africa: Changing Geographies of Power

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100

India's growing interactions with Africa call for analysis. Drawing on case studies, this book focuses on the interrelated areas of trade and investment, geopolitics and diplomacy, development cooperation, and identity and citizenship.

Maldevelopment, Samir Amin

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Samir Amin explains the complex changes of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, including the transformations in Eastern Europe and in the world economy, the growth of capitalism in China and the West's materialist goals being increasingly questioned.

Local Governance and ICTs in Africa

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100

With case studies from nine African countries this book provides a rich understanding of the status of e-governance in Africa, assesses the effects of ICTs on local governance, and offers a 'roadmap' for policymakers, decision-makers, and practitioners.

Confronting Female Genital Mutilation, Marie-H�l�ne Mottin-Sylla,Jo�lle Palmieri

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Report of an innovative project with girls and boys in West Africa to explore how using ICTs might contribute to the rejection of female genital mutilation. It shows how putting young people and gender at the centre of development can produce real change.

African Sexualities, Sylvia Tamale

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0100

A groundbreaking book, accessible but scholarly, by African activists. It uses research, life stories and artistic expression to examine dominant and deviant sexualities, and investigate the intersections between sex, power, masculinities and femininities

Food Sovereignty

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

With increasing hunger globally, people are resisting the industrialised food system and returning control to small farmers. This radical food sovereignty movement leads to increased production, safe food and agricultural practices that respect the earth.

No Land! No House! No Vote! Voices from Symphony Way, Symphony Way pavement dwellers

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

'A beauty, extraordinary in every way', Naomi Klein, author of 'The Shock Doctrine' Shack-dwelling families in Cape Town who were evicted from their homes write about the vibrant community they created on the street and their anti-eviction campaign.

Dust from our Eyes, Joan Baxter

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Joan Baxter's stories of living in Africa open readers' eyes to its diversity, triumphs and problems, and to the tired stereotypes of the western media. She shows the need to question western policies and support Africans in solving the problems they face

New Books from Fahamu Books

From Citizen to Refugee, Mahmood <span class='lastname'>Mamdani</span>

African Awakening

Demystifying Aid, Thomas Simon <span class='lastname'>Tandon</span>

Earth Grab, ETC <span class='lastname'>Group</span>

Tax Us If You Can, <span class='lastname'>Tax Justice Network-Africa</span>

The Agrarian Question in the Neoliberal Era, Sam <span class='lastname'>Moyo</span>,Utsa <span class='lastname'>Patnaik</span>

India in Africa: Changing Geographies of Power

Maldevelopment, Samir <span class='lastname'>Amin</span>

Local Governance and ICTs in Africa

Confronting Female Genital Mutilation, Marie-H�l�ne <span class='lastname'>Mottin-Sylla</span>,Jo�lle <span class='lastname'>Palmieri</span>

African Sexualities, Sylvia <span class='lastname'>Tamale</span>

Food Sovereignty

No Land! No House! No Vote! Voices from Symphony Way, <span class='lastname'>Symphony Way pavement dwellers</span>

Dust from our Eyes, Joan <span class='lastname'>Baxter</span>

New Books from Fahamu Books

From Citizen to Refugee, Mahmood &lt;span class='lastname'>Mamdani&lt;/span>

African Awakening

Demystifying Aid, Thomas Simon &lt;span class='lastname'>Tandon&lt;/span>

Earth Grab, ETC &lt;span class='lastname'>Group&lt;/span>

Tax Us If You Can, &lt;span class='lastname'>Tax Justice Network-Africa&lt;/span>

The Agrarian Question in the Neoliberal Era, Sam &lt;span class='lastname'>Moyo&lt;/span>,Utsa &lt;span class='lastname'>Patnaik&lt;/span>

India in Africa: Changing Geographies of Power

Maldevelopment, Samir &lt;span class='lastname'>Amin&lt;/span>

Local Governance and ICTs in Africa

Confronting Female Genital Mutilation, Marie-H�l�ne &lt;span class='lastname'>Mottin-Sylla&lt;/span>,Jo�lle &lt;span class='lastname'>Palmieri&lt;/span>

African Sexualities, Sylvia &lt;span class='lastname'>Tamale&lt;/span>

Food Sovereignty

No Land! No House! No Vote! Voices from Symphony Way, &lt;span class='lastname'>Symphony Way pavement dwellers&lt;/span>

Dust from our Eyes, Joan &lt;span class='lastname'>Baxter&lt;/span>

From Citizen to Refugee, Mahmood <span class='lastname'>Mamdani</span>

Demystifying Aid, Thomas Simon <span class='lastname'>Tandon</span>

Earth Grab, ETC <span class='lastname'>Group</span>

Tax Us If You Can, <span class='lastname'>Tax Justice Network-Africa</span>

The Agrarian Question in the Neoliberal Era, Sam <span class='lastname'>Moyo</span>,Utsa <span class='lastname'>Patnaik</span>

Maldevelopment, Samir <span class='lastname'>Amin</span>

Confronting Female Genital Mutilation, Marie-H�l�ne <span class='lastname'>Mottin-Sylla</span>,Jo�lle <span class='lastname'>Palmieri</span>

African Sexualities, Sylvia <span class='lastname'>Tamale</span>

No Land! No House! No Vote! Voices from Symphony Way, <span class='lastname'>Symphony Way pavement dwellers</span>

Dust from our Eyes, Joan <span class='lastname'>Baxter</span>