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Rhiannon Stephens, "Poverty and Wealth in East Africa: A Conceptual History" (Duke UP, 2022)

New Books in Intellectual History

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Evolving Concepts of Poverty in East Africa

This chapter explores the historical and linguistic transformations of poverty and emotional distress among East African language speakers, shaped by climate changes and societal interactions. It highlights the complex interrelation of material, social, and emotional dimensions of wealth and poverty, illustrating how cultural contexts influence these concepts over time.

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