Decolonising State & Society in Uganda: The Politics of Knowledge & Public Life

A key book on the debates surrounding the knowledge economy and decolonialization of African Studies, that explores the politics and disputed character of knowledge production in colonial and postcolonial Uganda. It reveals how Ugandans have built, disputed, and reimagined institutions of authority and knowledge production in ways that disrupt the colonial frames that continue to shape scholarly analyses and state structures.

Format: Hardback
Length: 418 pages
Publication date: 13 December 2022
Publisher: James Currey

This groundbreaking book is a vital resource for anyone interested in the debates surrounding the knowledge economy and decolonialization of African Studies, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date examination of the subject for the 21st century. Decolonization of knowledge has emerged as a pressing concern in African Studies in recent years, fueled by social movements like #RhodesMustFall and #BlackLivesMatter. In this timely volume, scholars from Africa, Europe, and North America come together to explore the politics and contested nature of knowledge production in colonial and postcolonial Uganda. Through a rich analysis of various Ugandan contexts, the contributors shed light on how knowledge has been created, mobilized, and contested, revealing how Ugandans have built, disputed, and reimagined institutions of authority and knowledge production in ways that challenge the colonial frameworks that continue to shape scholarly analyses and state structures.

From the politics of language and gender in Bakiga naming practices to ways of knowing among the Acholi, the hindrances imposed by militarism and authoritarianism on critical scholarship, and the debates over the names of streets, lakes, mountains, and other public spaces, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of the politics of knowledge in Ugandan public life. By highlighting the contributions of scholars and a wide range of Ugandan activists, it demonstrates how they are reimagining the politics of knowledge to create a more inclusive and equitable society.

This book is a must-read for students, scholars, and activists alike, as it provides a wealth of insights and perspectives on the complex and ongoing debates surrounding the knowledge economy and decolonialization of African Studies. Its interdisciplinary approach and rich empirical evidence make it an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of knowledge production and its impact on African societies.

Weight: 790g
Dimension: 164 x 244 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781847012975