Human Porterage and Colonial State Formation in German East Africa, 1880s–1914 Tensions of Transport
This book is a major contribution to African labor history, the history of everyday life under colonialism, and the history of logistics.” — Michelle Moyd, Indiana University, Bloomington, USA “This superbly researched and clearly argued book provides fresh insights into the limitations and legacies...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Palgrave Macmillan
2022, 2022
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2022 |
| Series: | Cambridge Imperial and Post-Colonial Studies
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 1. Introduction: Tensions of Transport
- 2. Shouldering the State: Violence, Coercion, and Professionalism in State-Organized Transport
- 3. Facing an Established Business: The Self-Limitation of Colonial Rule
- 4. Carrying On: Caravan Labor and Legislation in the Colonial Era
- 5. Managing Mobility: The Colonial State as a Gatekeeper of Caravan Travel
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- Challenging Spatial Relations: The Colonial Quest for New Infrastructures
- 7. Epilogue