ABSTRACT

A fieldwork study of the social organization of community self-help, which focuses on Kenya's harambee self-help movement. Its origins lie in traditional community work parties and colonial forced labour. The author explores this movement, its principles, political processes, social stratification and developmental planning. The book is intended for students of anthropology, African studies, and development studies.

chapter 1|12 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|36 pages

From Forced Labour to Harambee

chapter 3|84 pages

Kamale Village

chapter 4|30 pages

Workparties

chapter 5|53 pages

The Self-Help Group

chapter 6|39 pages

The Harambee Schools Movement

chapter 7|50 pages

Analysis and Conclusion