Books by Nanjala Nyabola
“One of the underlying themes of the book is that online activities are not separable from the economic, political and social landscape of the offline world, nor immune from its political influence. There is a passage in the book that talks about ‘what is possible online is dependent on what exists offline’.” Read more...
The best books on Digital Africa
Mohammad Amir Anwar, Political Scientist
“This is the best book I have read so far this year. It is hard to classify. In some ways, it is a memoir about her life. It also has travel stories. At the same time, it is grounded in academic thought. The book is beautifully written, engaging, and the stories are fascinating. Each chapter takes the reader on a journey by posing a question, and then telling a story that illustrates it. Then, at the end, Nyabola switches the view a little bit, which brings a deep insight that you might not have had at the start. It reminds me of some of James Baldwin’s essays, in the way that the view changes as you are going through it.” Read more...
The best books on Immigration and Race
Reece Jones, Social Scientist
Interviews where books by Nanjala Nyabola were recommended
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Travelling While Black: Essays Inspired by a Life on the Move
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The Next Great Migration: The Beauty and Terror of Life on the Move
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Impossible Subjects: Illegal Aliens and the Making of Modern America
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Border and Rule: Global Migration, Capitalism, and the Rise of Racist Nationalism
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Hatemonger: Stephen Miller, Donald Trump, and the White Nationalist Agenda
by Jean Guerrero
The best books on Immigration and Race, recommended by Reece Jones
The best books on Immigration and Race, recommended by Reece Jones
In a series of books, Reece Jones, Professor in the Department of Geography and Environment at the University of Hawaii, has explored the impact of borders on our lives. In his latest book, White Borders, he delves into the history of immigration and race in the United States, and explains the connection between the two. Here, he recommends the best books he’s read on the topic and explains why he’s not optimistic about the future.
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Invisible Users: Youth in the Internet Cafés of Urban Ghana
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Digital Entrepreneurship in Africa: How a Continent Is Escaping Silicon Valley's Long Shadow
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China Africa and the Future of the Internet
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Digital Democracy, Analogue Politics: How the Internet Era is Transforming Politics in Kenya
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Africa's Information Revolution
by James Murphy & Padraig Carmody
The best books on Digital Africa, recommended by Mohammad Amir Anwar
The best books on Digital Africa, recommended by Mohammad Amir Anwar
The internet and digital technology are transforming not only the way African countries trade and conduct business but also how they cohere socially and politically. Mohammad Amir Anwar, Lecturer in African Studies and International Development at the University of Edinburgh, recommends books that investigate the opportunities for Africa from the growth of technology—but focus on specifics and avoid the hype.
