Such is jomo kenyattas facing mount kenya, published in 1938 after kenyatta, then in his forties, had studied for three years with bronislaw malinowski. 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. Kenyatta had also maintained a friendly relationship with the west, despite his treatment by the british as a suspected mau mau leader. 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. 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. In it, make connections between concepts from the lesson namely job specialization and social stratification and the book that readers are about to study. Pay special attention to what this example of an agricultural people in kenya might reveal about. Jomo kenyatta wrote facing mount kenya, which can be purchased at a lower price at thriftbooks. The tribal life of the gikuyu, by jomo kenyatta, is an ethnography of the gikuyu tribe of kenya, africa.
Facing mount kenya, first published in 1938, is a monograph on the life and customs of the gikuyu people of central. 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. 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. Jomo kenyatta was the first president of kenya and a prominent leader for independence. 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. This short book gives valuable insight into the kikuyu. Facing mount kenya, first published in 1938, is an anthropological study of the people of the kikuyu ethnicity of central kenya. Read download facing mount kenya pdf pdf book library. 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.
Publication information the main body of the publication information page contains all the metadata that hraf holds for that document author. 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. Jomo kenyatta, lse and the independence of kenya africa. 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. Buy facing mount kenya by jomo kenyatta online at alibris. Although not easy to follow, jomo kenyatta s monograph is an important study for those. 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. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Facing mount kenya is an excellent anthropological study that defined the kenyan national narrative.
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. This book signaled another name change, to jomo burning spear kenyatta. 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. A leading panafricanist with an ultimately mixed political legacy in office, kenyatta produced his famous ethnographic study of the kikuyu, facing mount kenya, while at. Kenyattas partisanship doesnt fail to bleed into every other passage in the book. 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. This book is one of a kind, capturing and documenting traditions fast disappearing. 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. Facing mount kenya book by jomo kenyatta 2 available. 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. With an introduction by bronislav malinkowski, facing mount kenya is a central document of the highest distinction in anthropological literature, an invaluable.
Using a compassionate tone, describes the life, death, work, play, sex, and the family in the kikuyu. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. 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. 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. Jomo kenyatta was among the foremost leaders of african nationalism and he became kenya s first president. 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. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. 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. As some have already ventured to explain, facing mount kenya is not politically neutral. Thus, facing mount kenya, authored by jomo kenyatta, was born. 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. 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. Kenyatta assembled the essays on kikuyu society written for malinowskis class and published them as facing mount kenya in 1938. Your job is to encourage readers to think about kenyattas account in the context of history. Told from an african standpoint, the book shows both the rich culture. Born into a dominant kikuyu culture, kenyatta became the most famous interpreter of kikuyu traditions through his book facing mount kenya. Bronislaw malinowski a comprehensive study of the structure of african society by one of its own leaders jomo kenyatta. 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. Featuring an introduction written by malinowski, the book reflected kenyattas desire to use anthropology as a weapon against colonialism.
The books introduction was written by anthropologist bronislaw malinowski, who mentored kenyatta while both were at the london school of economics. The very sight and sound of kikuyu tribal life presented here are at once comprehensive and intimate, and as precise as they are compassionate. 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. 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. The journalist who translated jomo kenyattas facing mt kenya. 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.
Other articles where facing mount kenya is discussed. The book s introduction was written by anthropologist bronislaw malinowski, who mentored kenyatta while both were at the london school of economics. Jomo kenyatta books list of books by author jomo kenyatta. 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. The book is a study of kenyattas own tribe, the kikuyu. 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. Besides its continuing value for an understanding of the problems of kenya, ifacing mount kenya i has an enduring place in.
Facing mount kenya, first published in 1938, is a monograph on the life and customs of the gikuyu people of central kenya. Authors name as listed in library of congress records kenyatta, jomo title. The books introduction was written by anthropologist bronislaw malinowski, who mentored kenyatta while both were at. 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. The journalist who translated jomo kenyattas facing mt. Kenyatta, later kenyas first president, wrote this vivid collection of essays for bronislaw. Facing mount kenya is a central document of the highest distinction in. Kenyatta writes in this text, the cultural and historical traditions of the gikuyu people have been verbally handed down from generation to generation. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Facing mount kenya by jomo kenyatta practice world history sem 1 points possible.
British social anthropology was founded on the study of africa, but almost all the anthropologists themselves were imperial. Kenyatta obviously runs counter to his own judicious advice and the rules of terminological caution. Facing mount kenya download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Buy facing mount kenya vintage books ed by kenyatta, jomo isbn. 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. Such is jomo kenyattasfacing mount kenya, published in 1938 after kenyatta, then in his forties, had studied for three years with bronislaw malinowski. There is another significant historic building in town though it is not of the same importance. Facing mount kenya by jomo kenyatta 31dec1962 paperback. Yet when an african writes a book about his own tribe, it seems almost. The tribal life of the gikuyu jomo kenyatta download bok. In the xll facing mount kenya following statement, however, mr. Facing mount kenya has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
With an introduction by bronislav malinkowski, facing mount keny. The tribal life of the gikuyu by kenyatta, jomo seller expatriate bookshop of denmark published 1956 condition rubbed. 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. Facing mount kenya by jomo kenyatta a running commentary. 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. Featuring an introduction written by malinowski, 9 the book reflected kenyattas desire to use anthropology as a weapon against colonialism.
This short book gives valuable insight into the kikuyu traditions and customs and denounces the arrogant and racist attitude of some colonial administrators. Kenyatta was born as kamau, son of ngengi, at ichaweri, southwest of mount kenya in the east african highlands. Facing mount kenya by kenyatta, jomo and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Facing mount kenya by jomo kenyatta 31dec1962 paperback paperback january 1, 1600 4. As a firsthand account of a representative african culture, as an. Jomo kenyatta is the author of facing mount kenya 3.
Publication date 1982 topics kikuyu african people. Ebook facing mount kenya as pdf download portable document format. This book, written ten years before the mau mau armed struggle for independence mainly led by the gikuyu depicts a society full of sociopolitical. Write a foreword to jomo kenyattas facing mount kenya. It was written by native kikuyu and future kenyan president jomo kenyatta. 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. Facing mount kenya, first published in 1938, is an anthropological study of the people of the kikuyu tribe of central kenya. Buy a cheap copy of facing mount kenya book by jomo kenyatta. Jomo kenyatta, african statesman and nationalist, the first prime minister 196364 and then the first president 196478 of independent kenya. Barbara celarent university of atlantis early social science from africa is seldom the work of africans. Kenyatta writes in this text, the cultural and historical traditions of the gikuyu people have been verbally handed down from generation to. Besides its continuing value for an understanding of the problems of kenya, facing mount kenyahas an enduring place in the literature of social anthropology.