Sana Aiyar

Indians in Kenya (Harvard Historical Studies)

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ISBN 13:
9780674289888
author:
Sana Aiyar
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Harvard University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
384
Dimensions:
23.9 x 15.7 x 2.8 cm
Genre:
History, Countries & Regions, Africa
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£50.37

Description

Indians in Kenya: The Politics of Diaspora by Sana Aiyar explores the complex history of the South Asian diaspora in colonial and post-colonial Kenya. From their economic and administrative roles as merchants, skilled tradesmen, and lawyers to their struggles for recognition and equality, Indians navigated a precarious position between African and European societies. Aiyar examines how the ties between Indians and their homeland in South Asia influenced their experiences in Kenya, as well as their interactions with Africans and Europeans. She reveals how the hierarchical structures of colonial governance, material inequalities, and racialized discourses limited the success of alliances across racial and class lines. By understanding the intricate relationships between Indians and their worlds on both sides of the Indian Ocean, Aiyar sheds light on how Kenya came to terms with its South Asian minority. This nuanced study offers a fresh perspective on the politics of diaspora in colonial and post-colonial Africa.

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