Accommodating workers and urban residents
Housing matters, no matter when or where. This volume of collected essays on housing in colonial and postcolonial Africa seeks to elaborate the how and the why. It concentrates on analyzing housing in its multifacetedness, be it a lens to offer insi
German Mission at Home and Abroad
Exploring the interplay between religious conversions and gendered identity, this volume delves into significant social transformations of the 1860s. Through a collaborative research approach, the authors analyze conversion experiences in Germany, South Africa, and colonial Australia, highlighting the local and regional contexts that shape these narratives. The work addresses ongoing debates about the impact of religion on gender, offering insights into how individual experiences reflect broader societal changes during a pivotal historical period.