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This social and intellectual history of women’s political activism in postwar Nigeria reveals the importance of gender to the study of nationalism and poses new questions about Nigeria’s colonial past and independent future. In the years following World War II, the women of Abeokuta, Nigeria, staged a successful tax revolt that led to the formation first of the Abeokuta Women’s Union and then of Nigeria’s first national women’s organization, the Nigerian Women’s Union, in 1949. These organizations became central to a new political vision, a way for women across Nigeria to define their interests, desires, and needs while fulfilling the obligations and responsibilities of citizenship. In The Great Upheaval, Judith A. Byfield has crafted a finely textured social and intellectual history of gender and nation making that not only tells a story of women’s postwar activism but also grounds it in a nuanced account of the complex tax system that generated the “upheaval.” Byfield captures the dynamism of women’s political engagement in Nigeria’s postwar period and illuminates the centrality of gender to the study of nationalism. She thus offers new lines of inquiry into the late colonial era and its consequences for the future Nigerian state. Ultimately, she challenges readers to problematize the collapse of her female subjects' greatest aspiration, universal franchise, when the country achieved independence in 1960.
The Borzoi 1920: Being a sort of record of five years' publishing
by Inc. Alfred A. Knopf
2023 · Good Press
In "The Borzoi 1920: Being a sort of record of five years' publishing," Alfred A. Knopf presents a meticulously curated account of the publishing world during a transformative era. This literary chronicle reflects the trends and challenges faced by publishers in the early 20th century, intertwining narrative with insightful commentary on the cultural zeitgeist of the 1920s. Through its elegant prose, the book embodies the aesthetic and intellectual vigor characteristic of the Borzoi imprint, showcasing a diverse array of works that shaped American literature and culture during this pivotal period. Alfred A. Knopf, a prominent figure in the publishing industry, established his eponymous company in 1915, driven by a passion for literature and a keen eye for talent. His dedication to nurturing new voices and promoting innovative literary forms is palpable in this record. Knopf's experiences and the challenges he faced as a publisher informed his vision, allowing him to play a vital role in bringing notable authors to the public, thus influencing the literary landscape. For scholars, bibliophiles, and anyone interested in the intricacies of literary culture, "The Borzoi 1920" is an essential read. It offers not only an engaging look at the historical context of publishing but also highlights the dynamic interplay between authors and their works, making it an invaluable addition to any literary collection.
In 60 years the nuclear tipped South Asian enduring rivals, India and Pakistan have fought four wars and were close to a fifth one in 2001. Indo-Pak dyad has been the focal point of countless studies and while discord and conflict are the focus of most studies there have been periods of cooperation that have not been given enough attention. This book is an attempt to dig out the positive aspects of past Indo-Pak engagements and explore the relevant lessons to help resolve the pending issues. The book argues that both came to terms with each after 50 years and created the composite dialogue process in 1997 and by extracting lessons from the history they can resolve their differences even if their overall relations remain hostile.
A history of hockey's early roots in Minnesota and of the state's greatest team in the first half of the twentieth century--the St. Paul Athletic Club hockey team.
Wally Johnson and Neville Threlfall re-examine the explosive volcanic eruptions that in 1937–43 killed more than 500 people in the Rabaul area of East New Britain, Papua New Guinea. They reassess this disaster in light of the prodigious amount of new scientific and disaster-management work that has been undertaken there since about 1971, when strong tectonic earthquakes shook the area. Comparisons are made in particular with volcanic eruptions in 1994–2014, when half of Rabaul town was destroyed and then abandoned. A striking feature of historical eruptive periods at Rabaul is the near‑simultaneous activity at Vulcan and Tavurvur volcanoes, on either side of Rabaul Harbour. Such rare ‘twin’ eruptions are interpreted to be the result of a common magma reservoir beneath the harbour. This interpretation has implications for ongoing hazard and risk assessments and for volcano monitoring in the area.