Facing mount kenya book by jomo kenyatta

Jomo kenyatta was among the foremost leaders of african nationalism and he became kenya s first president. Entrance into fulltime politics and published in 1938 as facing mount kenya, a study of the traditional life of the kikuyu characterized by both insight and a tinge of romanticism. Ebook facing mount kenya as pdf download portable document format. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The book s introduction was written by anthropologist bronislaw malinowski, who mentored kenyatta while both were at the london school of economics. Published in september 1938, kenyatta s study of kikuyu life and customs, facing mount kenya, received lavish acclaim from malinowski, who was reputedly economical with praise and far from easy to impress. Besides its continuing value for an understanding of the problems of kenya, ifacing mount kenya i has an enduring place in. Facing mount kenya book by jomo kenyatta 2 available. The books introduction was written by anthropologist bronislaw malinowski, who mentored kenyatta while both were at. Told from an african standpoint, the book shows both the rich culture of the gikuyu people, as well as the dangers of european influence over a population of people whose entire lives are based on social customs and religious ideas. Your job is to encourage readers to think about kenyattas account in the context of history.

When i first read facing mount kenya by jomo kenyatta, i was in distress, for it was pretty clear to me that the culture jomo kenyatta wrote about was based on treachery, not only against a peoples, or against earth the land and thus the environment it was a book that arrogantly dismissed the female. As some have already ventured to explain, facing mount kenya is not politically neutral. To make use of european terminology, it might be said that religion in gikuyu is, state established, but it would be even more true to say that church and state are one. In the xll facing mount kenya following statement, however, mr. Facing mount kenya is not only a formal study of life and death, work and play, sex and the family in one of the greatest tribes of. President jomo kenyatta receives copies of the kiswahili version of his book facing mount kenya from prof bethwell allan ogot of east african publishing house and the author naushangilia mlima. Jomo kenyatta is the author of facing mount kenya 3. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Kenyatta obviously runs counter to his own judicious advice and the rules of terminological caution. The book discusses the family life, political structure, land tenure policies, educational system, and religious system of the tribe, as well as discussing many other aspects in an effort to educate the public about the. Featuring an introduction written by malinowski, 9 the book reflected kenyattas desire to use anthropology as a weapon against colonialism.

It is unique in anthropological literature for it gives an account of the social institutions and religious rites of an african people, permeated by the emotions that give to customs and observances their meaning. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The book was an edited version of the thesis which became one of the first modern ethnographies written by an african. It is unique in anthropological literature for it gives an account of the social institutions and religious rites of an african people, permeated by the emotions that. Authors name as listed in library of congress records kenyatta, jomo title. Buy facing mount kenya by jomo kenyatta online at alibris. This short book gives valuable insight into the kikuyu traditions and customs and denounces the arrogant and racist attitude of some colonial administrators. Facing mount kenya is an excellent anthropological study that defined the kenyan national narrative.

The book is a study of kenyattas own tribe, the kikuyu. Facing mount kenya download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. The books introduction was written by anthropologist bronislaw malinowski, who mentored kenyatta while both were at the london school of economics. Books go search hello select your address todays deals vouchers amazonbasics best sellers gift ideas new releases gift cards customer service free delivery shopper toolkit sell. Kenyatta, later kenya s first president, wrote this vivid collection of essays for bronislaw malinowskis anthropology seminar at the london school of economics and published them in britain in 1938 as a monograph on the life and customs of the kikuyu people before colonial conquest. Kenyattas partisanship doesnt fail to bleed into every other passage in the book. Facing mount kenya is a central document of the highest distinction in. Jomo kenyatta, african statesman and nationalist, the first prime minister 196364 and then the first president 196478 of independent kenya. Buy facing mount kenya vintage books ed by kenyatta, jomo isbn. Jomo kenyatta wrote facing mount kenya, which can be purchased at a lower price at thriftbooks. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Besides its continuing value for an understanding of the problems of kenya, facing mount kenya has an enduring place in the literature of social anthropology.

With an introduction by bronislav malinkowski, facing mount kenya is a central document of the highest distinction in anthropological literature, an invaluable. The very sight and sound of kikuyu tribal life presented here are at once comprehensive and intimate, and as precise as they are compassionate. Kenyatta, later kenyas first president, wrote this vivid collection of essays for bronislaw. The tribal life of gikuyu by jomo kenyatta is an anthropological, psychological, social, economical and religious study of the african people living in gikuyu, kenya. As a firsthand account of a representative african culture, as an. It was written by native kikuyu and future kenyan president jomo kenyatta. There is another significant historic building in town though it is not of the same importance. With an introduction by bronislav malinkowski, facing mount kenya is a central document of the highest distinction in anthropological literature, an invaluable key to the structure of african society and the nature of the african mind.

As professor malinowski wrote in his introduction, it is a really competent and instructive contribution to african ethnography by a scholar of pure african parentage. Jomo kenyatta, who would go on to be, arguably, the most important figure in kenyan history, gives a plainspoken dissertation on his people in a style reminiscent of franz boas or kenyattas. Other articles where facing mount kenya is discussed. Told from an african standpoint, the book shows both the rich culture. The tribal life of the gikuyu by kenyatta, jomo seller expatriate bookshop of denmark published 1956 condition rubbed. The journalist who translated jomo kenyattas facing mt kenya. Barbara celarent university of atlantis early social science from africa is seldom the work of africans. Facing mount kenya by jomo kenyatta, 9780394702100, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Facing mount kenya by jomo kenyatta practice world history sem 1 points possible. To commemorate black history month, alex free profiles jomo kenyatta the first president of kenya and an lse graduate who came to london and studied social anthropology under bronislaw malinowski in the 1930s. Buy a cheap copy of facing mount kenya book by jomo kenyatta. Facing mount kenya is a central document of the highest distinction in anthropological literature, an invaluable key to the structure of african society and the nature of the african mind.

The journalist who translated jomo kenyattas facing mt. Bronislaw malinowski a comprehensive study of the structure of african society by one of its own leaders jomo kenyatta. Write a foreword to jomo kenyattas facing mount kenya. Facing mount kenya is not only a formal study of life and death, work and play, sex and the family in one of the greatest tribes of contemporary africa, but a work of considerable literary merit. This short book gives valuable insight into the kikuyu. Facing mount kenya has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Besides its continuing value for an understanding of the problems of kenya, facing mount kenyahas an enduring place in the literature of social anthropology. The tribal life of the gikuyu, by jomo kenyatta, is an ethnography of the gikuyu tribe of kenya, africa. Facing mount kenya by jomo kenyatta a running commentary. Read download facing mount kenya pdf pdf book library. In 1938, kenyatta wrote a monograph examining the society and institutions of the gikuyu which was published in london under the title, facing mount kenya. Jomo kenyatta was the first president of kenya and a prominent leader for independence.

Facing mount kenya, first published in 1938, is a monograph on the life and customs of the gikuyu people of central kenya. President jomo kenyatta receives copies of the kiswahili version of his book facing mount kenya from prof bethwell allan ogot of east african publishing house and the author naushangilia mlima wa. Told from an african standpoint, the book shows both the rich culture of the gikuyu people, as well as the dangers of european influence over a population of. With an introduction by bronislav malinkowski, facing mount keny. Facing mount kenya is absolutely essential reading for students of kenyan culture, and remains a fine overview of the gikuyu kikuyu people, as well as a good case study for general readers in african studies. Jomo kenyatta, lse and the independence of kenya africa. Along with his written testament to the culture and traditions of the kikuyu, facing mount kenya, kenyatta published, in 1968, a memoir of reminiscences and speeches suffering without bitterness. Facing mount kenya, first published in 1938, is an anthropological study of the people of the kikuyu tribe of central kenya. Oct, 2003 in 1938, kenyatta wrote a monograph examining the society and institutions of the gikuyu which was published in london under the title, facing mount kenya. On clear days you can catch a glimpse of mount kenya to the south, hence the title of jomo kenyatta s book facing mount kenya, which he wrote during his detention in maralal. Kenyatta had also maintained a friendly relationship with the west, despite his treatment by the british as a suspected mau mau leader. Using a compassionate tone, describes the life, death, work, play, sex, and the family in the kikuyu.

Such is jomo kenyattasfacing mount kenya, published in 1938 after kenyatta, then in his forties, had studied for three years with bronislaw malinowski. Publication information the main body of the publication information page contains all the metadata that hraf holds for that document author. Such is jomo kenyattas facing mount kenya, published in 1938 after kenyatta, then in his forties, had studied for three years with bronislaw malinowski. Publication date 1982 topics kikuyu african people. Thus, facing mount kenya, authored by jomo kenyatta, was born. Besides its continuing value for an understanding of the problems of kenya, ifacing mount kenyai has an enduring place in the literature of social anthropology. British social anthropology was founded on the study of africa, but almost all the anthropologists themselves were imperial. Jomo kenyatta, who would go on to be, arguably, the most important figure in kenyan history, gives a plainspoken dissertation on his people in a style reminiscent of franz boas or kenyattas academic mentor bronislav malinowski.

This book, written ten years before the mau mau armed struggle for independence mainly led by the gikuyu depicts a society full of sociopolitical. Facing mount kenya by kenyatta, jomo and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Kenyatta was born as kamau, son of ngengi, at ichaweri, southwest of mount kenya in the east african highlands. This book is one of a kind, capturing and documenting traditions fast disappearing. This book signaled another name change, to jomo burning spear kenyatta. Jan 31, 2015 facing mount kenya, first published in 1938, is a monograph on the life and customs of the gikuyu people of central kenya prior to their contact with europeans. Facing mount kenya by jomo kenyatta 31dec1962 paperback paperback january 1, 1600 4. Born into a dominant kikuyu culture, kenyatta became the most famous interpreter of kikuyu traditions through his book facing mount kenya. Oct 11, 2017 published in september 1938, kenyattas study of kikuyu life and customs, facing mount kenya, received lavish acclaim from malinowski, who was reputedly economical with praise and far from easy to impress. Kenyatta writes in this text, the cultural and historical traditions of the gikuyu people have been verbally handed down from generation to generation.

Kenyatta writes in this text, the cultural and historical traditions of the gikuyu people have been verbally handed down from generation to. Facing mount kenya, first published in 1938, is a monograph on the life and customs of the gikuyu people of central. Although not easy to follow, jomo kenyatta s monograph is an important study for those. Besides its continuing value for an understanding of the problems of kenya, ifacing mount kenya i has an enduring place in the literature of social anthropology. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Featuring an introduction written by malinowski, the book reflected kenyattas desire to use anthropology as a weapon against colonialism. Pay special attention to what this example of an agricultural people in kenya might reveal about. Yet when an african writes a book about his own tribe, it seems almost. Facing mount kenya by jomo kenyatta 31dec1962 paperback.

Kenyatta assembled the essays on kikuyu society written for malinowskis class and published them as facing mount kenya in 1938. In it, make connections between concepts from the lesson namely job specialization and social stratification and the book that readers are about to study. Jomo kenyatta books list of books by author jomo kenyatta. Facing mount kenya, first published in 1938, is an anthropological study of the people of the kikuyu ethnicity of central kenya.