In this Book
- Colonialism and Violence in Nigeria
- Book
- 2009
- Published by: Indiana University Press
Colonialism and Violence in Nigeria looks closely at the conditions that created a legacy of violence in Nigeria. Toyin Falola examines violence as a tool of domination and resistance, however unequally applied, to get to the heart of why Nigeria has not built a successful democracy. Falola's analysis centers on two phases of Nigerian history: the last quarter of the 19th century, when linkages between violence and domination were part of the British conquest; and the first half of the 20th century, which was characterized by violent rebellion and the development of a national political consciousness. This important book emphasizes the patterns that have been formed and focuses on how violence and instability have influenced Nigeria today.
Table of Contents
- Acknowledgments
- pp. xvii-xix
- 1 Violence and Colonial Conquest
- pp. 1-25
- 2 Resistance by Violence
- pp. 26-54
- 4 Taxation and Conflicts
- pp. 79-107
- 5 Gendered Violence
- pp. 108-130
- 6 Verbal Violence and Radical Nationalism
- pp. 131-151
- 7 Labor, Wages, and Riots
- pp. 152-170
- Conclusion: Violence and Political Culture
- pp. 171-186
- Bibliography
- pp. 205-220