"It took courage, determination, and a clear mind to make us see unexpected aspects of colonial history, not beneath, but through, stories of bloodsuckers and cannibals. Luise White's book convincingly demonstrates that these tales of the fantastic can be sources of history-writing, giving us access to realities that are ignored by those who uncritically accept the injunctions of scientific realism."--Johannes Fabian, author of "Remembering the Present: Painting and Popular History in Zaire" "Luise White is as usual ...
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"It took courage, determination, and a clear mind to make us see unexpected aspects of colonial history, not beneath, but through, stories of bloodsuckers and cannibals. Luise White's book convincingly demonstrates that these tales of the fantastic can be sources of history-writing, giving us access to realities that are ignored by those who uncritically accept the injunctions of scientific realism."--Johannes Fabian, author of "Remembering the Present: Painting and Popular History in Zaire" "Luise White is as usual stimulating and provocative. This book on vampires reverses strong mythologies and will make a significant difference in African studies."--Valentin Mudimbe, author of "The Idea of Africa" "A brilliant, eccentric, original book. It is deeply researched, intellectually engaged, and morally serious. It deserves a wide readership." --Thomas Laqueur, author of "Making Sex: Body and Gender from the Greeks to Freud"
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The book articulates well its historiographical methods along side some very intriguing insights into the nature of stories and colonial experiences. Vampires function as a format for people to express their genuine concerns and fears in a time of considerable social change.
The author is very respectful of African peoples, their representation, and oral histories.
