Custom and Politics in Urban Africa

Discover the profound insights of Abner Cohen in his influential book, Custom and Politics in Urban Africa. Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in 2017, this second edition spans 280 pages and is a must-read for anyone interested in the intricate dynamics of ethnic relations in African societies. Drawing from Cohen's extensive fieldwork among Hausa migrants in the 1960s, this landmark work in urban anthropology offers a comparative framework that sheds light on the political processes shaping urban life in Africa. Explore the social conditions and rural-urban migration patterns that define the experiences of both the Hausa and Yoruba peoples in Nigeria. This book is an essential resource for scholars, students, and anyone passionate about understanding the complexities of urban Africa.