Charlatans, Spirits and Rebels in Africa
When Stephen Ellis died in July 2015, African Studies lost one of its most prolific, provocative, and celebrated scholars. Given the scale and uniqueness of his contribution, it is perhaps surprising that a collection of his writings did not appear during his lifetime. It is now possible to bring such a volume to the public.
With an introduction by Tim Kelsall and an afterword by Jean-Francois Bayart, this collection aims to provide scholars and students with an introduction to the main themes in Ellis' work. These revolved around the roles of religion, criminality, and violence in African society and politicsâpreoccupations that also informed his interpretation of African rebellions and resistance movements.
The volume spans more than three decades of scholarship, featuring case studies from six countries, highly-cited and lesser-known articles, and a sampling of works intended for public engagement as well as an academic audience. Charlatans, Spirits and Rebels in Africa will serve as a reader for African Politics and History, and as an invitation to students to delve deeper into Stephen Ellis' oeuvre.
When Stephen Ellis died in July 2015, African Studies lost one of its most prolific, provocative, and celebrated scholars. Given the scale and uniqueness of his contribution, it is perhaps surprising that a collection of his writings did not appear during his lifetime. It is now possible to bring such a volume to the public.
With an introduction by Tim Kelsall and an afterword by Jean-Francois Bayart, this collection aims to provide scholars and students with an introduction to the main themes in Ellis' work. These revolved around the roles of religion, criminality, and violence in African society and politicsâpreoccupations that also informed his interpretation of African rebellions and resistance movements.
The volume spans more than three decades of scholarship, featuring case studies from six countries, highly-cited and lesser-known articles, and a sampling of works intended for public engagement as well as an academic audience. Charlatans, Spirits and Rebels in Africa will serve as a reader for African Politics and History, and as an invitation to students to delve deeper into Stephen Ellis' oeuvre.
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When Stephen Ellis died in July 2015, African Studies lost one of its most prolific, provocative, and celebrated scholars. Given the scale and uniqueness of his contribution, it is perhaps surprising that a collection of his writings did not appear during his lifetime. It is now possible to bring such a volume to the public.
With an introduction by Tim Kelsall and an afterword by Jean-Francois Bayart, this collection aims to provide scholars and students with an introduction to the main themes in Ellis' work. These revolved around the roles of religion, criminality, and violence in African society and politicsâpreoccupations that also informed his interpretation of African rebellions and resistance movements.
The volume spans more than three decades of scholarship, featuring case studies from six countries, highly-cited and lesser-known articles, and a sampling of works intended for public engagement as well as an academic audience. Charlatans, Spirits and Rebels in Africa will serve as a reader for African Politics and History, and as an invitation to students to delve deeper into Stephen Ellis' oeuvre.
