Sudan: Race, Religion, and Violence
Jok Madut Jok
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Description for Sudan: Race, Religion, and Violence
Paperback. Delving deep into Sudan's history and culture, this fascinating book isolates the factors which cause its fractured national identity and the proliferation of violence. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1HBS; HBJH; HBLW; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 138 x 217 x 32. Weight in Grams: 418.
Sudan has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. After decades of civil war, rebel uprisings and power struggles, in 2011 it gave birth to the world’s newest country – South Sudan. But it’s not been an easy transition, and the secession that was meant to pave the path to peace, has plunged the region into further chaos.
In this updated edition of his ground-breaking investigation, Jok Madut Jok delves deep into Sudan’s culture and history, isolating the factors that continue to cause its fractured national identity. With moving first-hand testimonies, Jok provides ... Read more
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Publisher
Oneworld Publications
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780742991
SKU
V9781780742991
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About Jok Madut Jok
Jok Madut Jok is cofounder of the Sudd Institute. Born and raised in Sudan, he studied in Egypt and the United States. He is trained in the anthropology of health and holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Jok recently joined the Government of South Sudan as undersecretary in the Ministry of Culture and Heritage. He ... Read more
Reviews for Sudan: Race, Religion, and Violence
‘Masterful and intense; passionately critical and solidly informed – Jok Madut Jok has done it again with his very current and poignant Sudan: Race, Religion and Violence.’
Richard Lobban – Professor and Chair of Anthropology, Rhode Island College ‘A valuable and unique contribution to the literature on Sudan.’
Peter Woodward – Professor of Politics, University of Reading, and ... Read more
Richard Lobban – Professor and Chair of Anthropology, Rhode Island College ‘A valuable and unique contribution to the literature on Sudan.’
Peter Woodward – Professor of Politics, University of Reading, and ... Read more