{"title":"Kevin Ochieng Okoth","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the intriguing works of Kevin Ochieng Okoth, a profound voice in contemporary literature. Known for exploring complex themes with clarity and depth, Okoth delivers enriching insights into the Science \u0026amp; Nature genre. His writings not only aim to educate but also spark meaningful conversations about crucial global issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his standout works, \u003cem\u003eRed Africa\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a captivating exploration of environmental and geopolitical themes. Through his focused lens, Okoth pulls readers into a world where science intertwines with social dynamics, making his writings both thought-provoking and accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into Kevin Ochieng Okoth's collection to experience a blend of education and engagement, perfect for readers seeking to expand their understanding of the natural world and its complex narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"red-africa-by-kevin-ochieng-okoth-9781839767371","title":"Red Africa","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRed Africa\u003c\/i\u003e makes the case for a revolutionary Black politics inspired by Marxist anti-colonial struggles in Africa. Kevin Ochieng Okoth revisits historical moments when Black radicalism was defined by international solidarity in the struggle against capitalist-imperialism. These moments help us navigate the complex histories of the Black radical tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe challenges common misconceptions about national liberation, showing that the horizon of national liberation was not limited to the nation-building projects of post-independence governments. While African socialists sought to distance themselves from Marxism and argued for a 'third way' socialism rooted in 'traditional African culture', the intellectual and political tradition Okoth calls 'Red Africa' demonstrated that Marxism and Black radicalism were never incompatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe revolutionary Black politics of Eduardo Mondlane, Amílcar Cabral, Walter Rodney and Andrée Blouin gesture toward a decolonised future that never materialised. We might yet build something new from the ruins of national liberation, something which clings onto the utopian promise of freedom and refuses to let go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRed Africa\u003c\/i\u003e is not simply an exercise in nostalgia. It is a political project that hopes to salvage what remains of this tradition—which has been betrayed, violently suppressed, or erased—and to build from it a Black revolutionary politics capable of imagining new futures out of the uncertain present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854803325164,"sku":"9781839767371","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/c7893f24c78edec2ae548c0882c71a35.jpg?v=1759264814"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/kevin-ochieng-okoth.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}