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The experiences of African women in the era before independence
remain a woefully understudied facet of African history. This
innovative and carefully argued study thus adds tremendously to our
understanding of colonial history by focusing on women's education,
professionalization, and political mobilization in the East African
islands of Zanzibar.
This is the first English translation of a monumental account of
American railroads (and canals) in the years 1838-1839. Its author,
Franz Anton Ritter von Gerstner, was Europe's leading authority on
railroad construction, and he conducted his study at the behest of
the Russian government, which rightly felt that the United States
would provide a more suitable model for the construction of a
Russian railroad system than England. For a century and a half,
Gerstner's "Die innern Communicationen "has been recognized as by
far the most comprehensive and detailed work on the development,
construction, finance, and operation of early American railroads
and canals, enriched by accounts of the pioneering men who were
involved in the enterprise that was to transform the century.
Most of the technological data presented is to be found nowhere
else; for example, virtually every technique for constructing the
various kinds of track is explained and illustrated by line
drawings. Gerstner supplemented his first-hand observations of
every railroad in the United States with data from transportation
companies and government documents, including the amounts,
dimensions, and kinds of rolling stock, personnel, funds dispersed,
revenues collected, ton-miles of freight, and seat-miles of
passengers. Throughout, Gerstner's insights and commentary reflect
his vast experience and knowledge of railroads (he built what is
often called the first railroad on the European continent and the
first Russian railroad).
Gerstner went beyond technology to examine the management and
organization of railroads and canals and to review the structures
and responsibilities of state boards for the oversight of
transportation firms. In addition, he included vivid accounts of
many aspects of American culture, such as early "Jim Crowism," with
blacks traveling in baggage cars rather than coaches, and the
horrific working conditions of both free laborers and slaves (the
highly profitable Tallahassee Railroad owned its own slaves for
working on the line). All in all, the publication in English of
Gerstner's encyclopedic work is a major event in the economic and
transportation history of the United States.
"A subtle, important, theoretically innovative, and elegantly
written study that centralizes feminist thinking and shows why it
matters." -Feminist Africa In Idi Amin's Shadow is a rich social
history examining Ugandan women's complex and sometimes paradoxical
relationship to Amin's military state. Based on more than one
hundred interviews with women who survived the regime, as well as a
wide range of primary sources, this book reveals how the violence
of Amin's militarism resulted in both opportunities and challenges
for women. Some assumed positions of political power or became
successful entrepreneurs, while others endured sexual assault or
experienced the trauma of watching their brothers, husbands, or
sons "disappeared" by the state's security forces. In Idi Amin's
Shadow considers the crucial ways that gender informed and was
informed by the ideology and practice of militarism in this period.
By exploring this relationship, Alicia C. Decker offers a nuanced
interpretation of Amin's Uganda and the lives of the women who
experienced and survived its violence. Each chapter begins with the
story of one woman whose experience illuminates some larger theme
of the book. In this way, it becomes clear that the politics of
military rule were highly relevant to women and gender relations,
just as the politics of gender were central to militarism. By
drawing upon critical security studies, feminist studies, and
violence studies, Decker demonstrates that Amin's dictatorship was
far more complex and his rule much more strategic than most
observers have ever imagined.
"A subtle, important, theoretically innovative, and elegantly
written study that centralizes feminist thinking and shows why it
matters." -Feminist Africa In Idi Amin's Shadow is a rich social
history examining Ugandan women's complex and sometimes paradoxical
relationship to Amin's military state. Based on more than one
hundred interviews with women who survived the regime, as well as a
wide range of primary sources, this book reveals how the violence
of Amin's militarism resulted in both opportunities and challenges
for women. Some assumed positions of political power or became
successful entrepreneurs, while others endured sexual assault or
experienced the trauma of watching their brothers, husbands, or
sons "disappeared" by the state's security forces. In Idi Amin's
Shadow considers the crucial ways that gender informed and was
informed by the ideology and practice of militarism in this period.
By exploring this relationship, Alicia C. Decker offers a nuanced
interpretation of Amin's Uganda and the lives of the women who
experienced and survived its violence. Each chapter begins with the
story of one woman whose experience illuminates some larger theme
of the book. In this way, it becomes clear that the politics of
military rule were highly relevant to women and gender relations,
just as the politics of gender were central to militarism. By
drawing upon critical security studies, feminist studies, and
violence studies, Decker demonstrates that Amin's dictatorship was
far more complex and his rule much more strategic than most
observers have ever imagined.
This special issue, edited by the co-directors of the African
Feminist Initiative (AFI) at Pennsylvania State University, is a
partnership between Meridians and the AFI. The issue builds on the
AFI's work to promote the study of African feminist thought and
activism within the U.S. academy and to create equitable
partnerships between scholars and practitioners of African
feminism. Through the multiplicity of feminisms theorized in this
issue, contributors challenge patriarchal ideologies and structures
on myriad fronts, both on the African continent and beyond. The
issue includes poetry, memoirs, essays, interviews, reflections,
and testimonials on African feminisms, addressing such topics as
hip hop, ethnography, secessionist movements, "saving" Nigerian
girls, and women's writing. Contributors. Gabeba Baderoon, Abena P.
A. Busia, Ginetta E. B. Candelario, Msia Kibona Clark, Alicia C.
Decker, Chipo Dendere, Abosede George, Tsitsi Jaji, Selina Makana,
Patricia McFadden, Anne Moraa, Jacqueline-Bethel Tchouta Mougoue,
Neo Sinoxolo Musangi, Wambui Mwangi, Aziza Ouguir, Charmaine
Pereira, Fatima Sadiqi, Toni Stuart, Makhosazana Xaba, Ntokozo
Yingwana
For over 125 years, Hoosier athletes and coaches have grabbed
headlines with their accomplishments and accolades. Legendary
performers and larger-than-life figures have called Bloomington
home, and their stories have been passed down through generations.
But for every classic tale about a Hoosier athlete, coach, or
program, there's another that's been forgotten. Until now. After
gaining unprecedented access to IU archives and longtime employees,
authors John Decker, Pete DiPrimio, and Doug Wilson reveal events
and images that were lost for decades. Filled with new and
entertaining stories of the people who have made IU Athletics
legendary, Unknown, Untold, and Unbelievable Stories of IU Sports
is a must-have for any fan. Discover behind-the-scenes stories of
the Olympic Trials featuring Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, Chris
Mullin, and Steve Alford; the infamous 1997 black football jerseys;
Ernie Pyle's outlandish automobile polo match to raise funds for
the IU marching band; A. J. Moye's notorious block against Duke;
the time Sam Bell won the bid for an NCAA track meet-without a
facility or even bleachers; and many more incredible stories from
the renowned IU Athletics program.
A serial killer is searching for something that he had lost years
ago. Homicide Detective Russ Logan is chasing that serial killer
that's stalking Rochester, NY. How far will Detective Logan follow
this killer to save the teenager the killer has abducted? How many
lives will the killer take before he is caught. Can he find what is
making this killer thrive?
When Bill and Monica Heath thought that paranormal investigating
would be easy. No one told them of Monica's family past.
For over 125 years, Hoosier athletes and coaches have grabbed
headlines with their accomplishments and accolades. Legendary
performers and larger-than-life figures have called Bloomington
home, and their stories have been passed down through generations.
But for every classic tale about a Hoosier athlete, coach, or
program, there's another that's been forgotten. Until now. After
gaining unprecedented access to IU archives and longtime employees,
authors John Decker, Pete DiPrimio, and Doug Wilson reveal events
and images that were lost for decades. Filled with new and
entertaining stories of the people who have made IU Athletics
legendary, Unknown, Untold, and Unbelievable Stories of IU Sports
is a must-have for any fan. Discover behind-the-scenes stories of
the Olympic Trials featuring Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, Chris
Mullin, and Steve Alford; the infamous 1997 black football jerseys;
Ernie Pyle's outlandish automobile polo match to raise funds for
the IU marching band; A. J. Moye's notorious block against Duke;
the time Sam Bell won the bid for an NCAA track meet-without a
facility or even bleachers; and many more incredible stories from
the renowned IU Athletics program.
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