{"product_id":"generations-past-youth-in-east-african-history-9780821419243","title":"Generations Past  Youth in East African History","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContemporary Africa is demographically characterized above all else by its youthfulness. In East Africa the median age of the population is now a striking 17.5 years, and more than 65 percent of the population is age 24 or under.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is a rich collection of essays about the concepts of generations and youth in East Africa from the nineteenth century until the present. The chronological reach, the originality of the sources, the clarity of presentation and excellent writing all make it an attractive college text.”\u003cbr\u003e“This thought-provoking anthology addresses some of the existing gaps in our understanding of the study of youth and generations in Africa…. Overall, this book is a welcome contribution to this emerging sub-field of African history. Its accessible language makes it a valuable resource fit for adoption at different levels in the teaching of African history.” * The Journal of Colonialism and Colonial History *\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eGenerations Past\u003c\/i\u003e constitutes a thoughtful and sophisticated snapshot of a thriving subfield that will inform work on youth across the continent.” * The Journal of African History *","brand":"Ohio University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49405994565975,"sku":"9780821419243","price":25.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780821419243.jpg?v=1730494172","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/generations-past-youth-in-east-african-history-9780821419243","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}