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Mobile Urbanity: Somali Presence in Urban East Africa - Paperback

Mobile Urbanity: Somali Presence in Urban East Africa - Paperback

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by Neil Carrier (Editor), Tabea Scharrer (Editor)

The increased presence of Somalis has brought much change to East African towns and cities in recent decades, change that has met with ambivalence and suspicion, especially within Kenya. This volume demystifies Somali residence and mobility in urban East Africa, showing its historical depth, and exploring the social, cultural and political underpinnings of Somali-led urban transformation. In so doing, it offers a vivid case study of the transformative power of (forced) migration on urban centres, and the intertwining of urbanity and mobility. The volume will be of interest for readers working in the broader field of migration, as well as anthropology and urban studies.

Author Biography

Neil Carrier is an Associate Professor in Social Anthropology at the University of Bristol. He has worked on a number of themes related to transnational trade and commodities, and to the impact of migration on East Africa. His most recent book is an ethnography of Nairobi's Eastleigh estate, home to a large proportion of Kenya's urban Somali population.

Number of Pages: 264
Dimensions: 0.56 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: August 12, 2022
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