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Contours of Change

- Muslim Courts, Women, and Islamic Society in Colonial Bathurst, the Gambia, 1905-1965

About Contours of Change

Based on a previously unexamined body of qadi court records as well as two hundred oral interviews in Wolof and Mandinka, Contours of Change offers a new perspective on the impact of British rule in West Africa. It focuses on the formation of present-day Banjul and the role of law, religion, and gender relations.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781611862669
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 216
  • Published:
  • January 31, 2018
  • Dimensions:
  • 150x226x16 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 344 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: August 10, 2025

Description of Contours of Change

Based on a previously unexamined body of qadi court records as well as two hundred oral interviews in Wolof and Mandinka, Contours of Change offers a new perspective on the impact of British rule in West Africa. It focuses on the formation of present-day Banjul and the role of law, religion, and gender relations.

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