The volume "The Governance of Legal Pluralism" challenges the marginalization of law in social anthropology and legal anthropology. It explores multi-sited legal frameworks in post-colonial settings, aiming to integrate Political and Legal Anthropology to enhance the anthropology of law within social anthropology.
In 1975, Nanny was declared the first and, is to date, the only female National Hero in Jamaica. Using an ethnohistorical approach, anthropologist Werner Zips takes Nanny's key role in the Maroon societies to probe into the African political, legal, social and religious experiences throughout the periods of slavery, colonial rule and postcolonial nation building.
Focusing on the resilience of African-Americans, the narrative explores their escape from slavery and the establishment of independent maroon societies outside colonial control. It highlights the fragility of colonial dominance and underscores the strength of black resistance in the Caribbean, showcasing the rich cultural and social dynamics of these communities.