autochthony, citizenship and conflict B̜s̄, Morten. 1965- creator Dunn, Kevin C. 1967- text bibliography Case studies.. enk London Zed Books c2013 2013 monographic eng

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viii, 149 pages ; 22 cm. "In this revealing new book, B̜s̄ and Dunn explore the phenomenon of 'autochthony' - literally 'son of the soil' - in African politics. In contemporary Africa, questions concerning origin are currently among the most crucial and contested issues in political life, directly relating to the politics of place, belonging, identity and contested citizenship. Thus, land claims and autochthony disputes are the hallmark of political crises in many places on the African continent. Examining the often complex reasons behind this recent rise of autochthony across a number of high-profile case studies - including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ct̥e d'Ivoire, Liberia, and Kenya - this is an essential book for anyone wishing to understand the impact of this crucial issue on contemporary African politics and conflicts."--Publisher's website. Introduction: conflict, land scarcity and tales of origin -- Autochthony, melancholy and uncertainty in contemporary African politics -- Liberia: civil war and the 'Mandingo question' -- Kenya: majimboism, indigenous land claims and electoral violence -- Democratic Republic of Congo: 'dead certainty' in North Kivu -- Ct̥e d'Ivoire: production and the politics of belonging -- Conclusion. by Morten B̜s̄ and Kevin Dunn. Includes bibliographical references (pages 135-143) and index. f------ Citizenship Africa Case studies Indigenous peoples Politics and government Case studies Citizenship Indigenous peoples Politics and government Politics and government Medborgarskap Ursprungsbefolkningar Jordg̃ande Politiskt vl̄d Politik Africa Politics and government Afrika Africa JQ1879.A2 B63 2013 AFR 326.6096 Bð ʹ2013 9781848139961 (pbk) 1848139977 9781848139961 1848139969 2013409065 https://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1703/2013409065-t.html https://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1703/2013409065-t.html BTCTA 221118 20250509092918.0 17744972 eng