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The Comforts of Home: Prostitution in Colonial Nairobi by Luise White: Used
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A book that has been read, but is in good condition. Minimal damage to the book cover eg. scuff marks, but no holes or tears. If this is a hard cover, the dust jacket may be missing. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with some creasing or tearing, and pencil underlining of text, but this is minimal. No highlighting of text, no writing in the margins, and no missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Book Title
- The Comforts of Home: Prostitution in Colonial Nairobi
- Publication Date
- 1990-10-15
- Edition Number
- 2
- Pages
- 300
- ISBN
- 9780226895079
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
ISBN-10
0226895076
ISBN-13
9780226895079
eBay Product ID (ePID)
68335
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
300 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Comforts of Home : Prostitution in Colonial Nairobi
Subject
Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Women's Studies, Human Sexuality (See Also Social Science / Human Sexuality), Prostitution & Sex Trade
Publication Year
1990
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Social Science, Psychology
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
14.1 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
90-034266
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
20
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
306.74/2/0967625
Table Of Content
List of Maps Acknowledgments A Note on Currencies 1. Introduction: Prostitution in Comparative Perspective; or, Casual Sex and Casual Labor 2. Livestock, Labor, and Reproduction: Prostitution in Nairobi and the East African Protectorate, ca. 1900-1918 3. Prostitution and Housing in Nairobi, 1919-29 4. Malaya Prostitution, 1930-39 5. Prostitution, Production, and Accumulation: The Origins and Development of the Wazi-Wazi Form in Pumwani, 1936-45 6. Constructing Classes: Gender, Housing, and the State in Kenya 7. Prostitution in Nairobi during World War II, 1939-45 8. Prostitution, Crime, and Politics in Nairobi, 1946-63 9. Women, Wage Labor, and the Limits of Colonial Control Notes References Index
Synopsis
"This history is . . . the first fully-fleshed story of African Nairobi in all of its complexity which foregrounds African experiences. Given the overwhelming white dominance in the written sources, it is a remarkable achievement."--Claire Robertson, International Journal of African Historical Studies "White's book . . . takes a unique approach to a largely unexplored aspect of African History. It enhances our understanding of African social history, political economy, and gender studies. It is a book that deserves to be widely read."--Elizabeth Schmidt, American Historical Review, "This history is . . . the first fully-fleshed story of African Nairobi in all of its complexity which foregrounds African experiences. Given the overwhelming white dominance in the written sources, it is a remarkable achievement."-Claire Robertson, International Journal of African Historical Studies "White's book . . . takes a unique approach to a largely unexplored aspect of African History. It enhances our understanding of African social history, political economy, and gender studies. It is a book that deserves to be widely read."-Elizabeth Schmidt, American Historical Review
LC Classification Number
HQ260.5.N35W45 1990
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- e***n (390)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat transaction, exactly as described, packed well, and promptly shipped on August 6th. Unfortunately the U.S. Postal Service took 23 calendar days to deliver the book. It was shipped from Pennsylvania, to Atlanta, past Alabama to Texas, enjoyed several days in Texas, then to Minneapolis, Jacksonville, Florida, back to Atlanta, finally to Birmingham, and Huntsville. The seller was very responsive and I decided it was interesting to see if/how the book would arrive. Thanks, Joe
- 0***g (380)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseExcellent purchase. Was able to get all three items from the one seller. Seller was able to bundle all three items together into one package. Items as described and arrived in perfect condition. Good communication around shipping and tracking as items delayed and not able to be delivered by original estimate. Thanks to shipping updates I was able to track the items arriving before the extended delivery time. Thank you for making these items available on EBay.
- m***m (2354)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI’m thrilled with my recent purchase . The website was user-friendly, and the product descriptions were accurate. Customer service was prompt and helpful, answering all my questions. My order arrived quickly, well-packaged, and the product exceeded my expectations in quality. I’m impressed with the attention to detail and the overall experience. I’ll definitely shop here again and highly recommend from this seller to others. Thank you for a fantastic experience!Tobin's Spirit Guide: Official Ghostbusters Edition by Erik Burnham: Used (#404302598631)