Domesticating Vigilantism in Africa

by Tilo Grätz and Tilo Grätz

An unprecedented overview of anthropological and political science research on vigilantism in Africa which makes an important and innovative contribution to current discussions on the relationship between violent self-justice andstate and non-state agencies.

Self-justice and legal self-help groups have been gaining importance throughout Africa. The question of who is entitled to formulate 'legal principles', enact 'justice', police 'morality'...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1847010288
• ISBN13: 9781847010285
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: James Currey
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.3"