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Book Synopsis: In Riotous Deathscapes, Hugo ka Canham presents an understanding of life and death based on indigenous and black ways of knowing that he terms Mpondo theory. Focusing on amaMpondo people from rural Mpondoland, in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, Canham outlines the methodologies that have enabled the community’s resilience and survival. He assembles historical events and a cast of ancestral and living characters, following the tenor of village life, to offer a portrait of how Mpondo people live and die in the face of centuries of abandonment, trauma, antiblackness, and death. Canham shows that Mpondo theory is grounded in and develops in relation to the natural world, where the river and hill are key sites of being and resistance. Central too, is the interface between ancestors and the living, in which life and death become a continuity and a boundlessness that white supremacy and neoliberalism cannot interdict. By charting a course of black life in Mpondoland, Canham tells a story of blackness on the African continent and beyond. Duke University Press Scholars of Color First Book Award Recipient
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Introducing Riotous Deathscapes, a groundbreaking book by Hugo ka Canham that presents a unique understanding of life and death influenced by indigenous and black ways of knowing. Through his research on the amaMpondo people from rural Mpondoland in South Africa's Eastern Cape, Canham unveils the resilience and survival methodologies that have sustained this community for centuries.
Embark on a journey as Canham delves into historical events and introduces a captivating cast of ancestral and living characters, providing a vivid portrayal of how the Mpondo people face adversity head-on. This book sheds light on the Mpondo theory, a philosophy deeply rooted in the natural world, where the river and hill act as essential touchstones of being and resistance. Discover the profound intertwining of life and death, which transcends the confines of white supremacy and neoliberalism.
Through Riotous Deathscapes, Canham offers more than just a narrative – it becomes a transformative experience that unveils the stories of blackness in Mpondoland and their relevance both on the African continent and beyond. Join the intellectual conversation sparked by this thought-provoking work and gain a deeper understanding of the profound connections between culture, resilience, and survival.
Don't miss out on this remarkable and award-winning work! Order your copy of Riotous Deathscapes today and discover the inspiring and eye-opening journey through Mpondo theory and the amaMpondo community's unparalleled resilience. Experience the power of knowledge and be a part of the conversation.
Order Riotous Deathscapes now and embrace the wisdom shared by Duke University Press Scholars of Color First Book Award Recipient, Hugo ka Canham.
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