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Behnaz Mirzai
Professor of Middle Eastern History at Brock University, Senior Guest Researcher at Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies at University of Bonn
Brock University
Episode: Mahboob Qirvanian and Behnaz Mirzai, "Life of an Enslaved African in the Ottoman Empire and Iran" (U Toronto Press, 2025)
David Shinn
Professor with extensive experience in the US Foreign Service and specializing in African studies.
Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University
Episode: Joshua Eisenman and David H. Shinn, "China's Relations with Africa: A New Era of Strategic Engagement" (Columbia UP, 2023)
Joshua Eisenman
Professor of Politics and Senior Fellow specializing in China Studies.
Keough School of Global Affairs, University of Notre Dame
Episode: Joshua Eisenman and David H. Shinn, "China's Relations with Africa: A New Era of Strategic Engagement" (Columbia UP, 2023)
Erin M.B. O'Halloran
Marie Sklodowska Curie European Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Episode: Erin M.B. O'Halloran, "East of Empire: Egypt, India, and the World Between the Wars" (Stanford UP, 2025)
Dr. Eric Jennings
Historian specializing in French colonialism and author of "Vanilla: The History of an Extraordinary Bean"
Yale University Press
Episode: Eric T. Jennings, "Vanilla: The History of an Extraordinary Bean" (Yale UP, 2025)
Dr. Rosemary Admiral
Assistant Professor of History with interests in pre-modern Middle East and Islamic family law.
University of Texas at Dallas
Episode: Rosemary Admiral, "Living Law: Women and Legality in Marinid Morocco" (Syracuse UP, 2025)
Timothy Williams
Junior Professor of Insecurity and Social Order at the University of the Bundeswehr in Munich and the second Vice President of the International Association of Genocide Scholars.
University of the Bundeswehr in Munich
Episode: Timothy Williams, "Memory Politics After Mass Violence: Attributing Roles in the Memoryscape" (Bristol UP, 2025)
Julia Rensing
Author of Troubling Archives, History and Memory in Namibian Literature and Art
Centre for African Studies at the University of Basel
Episode: Julia Rensing, "Troubling Archives: History and Memory in Namibian Literature and Art" (Transcript Publishing, 2025)
Dr. Laurian Bowles
Vann Professor of Racial Justice and Associate Professor and Chair of the Anthropology Department
Davidson College
Episode: Laurian R. Bowles, "Headstrong: Women Porters, Blackness, and Modernity in Accra" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2025)

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Editor at New Books Network, brings expertise in curating discussions related to scholarly publications.

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  • Colonial, White Perspective

    Just listened to the podcast episode called “The Future of Africa: a Discussion with James A Robinson” and it was the most colonial, white-supremist perspective I’ve ever heard of. James A Robinson needs to read “How Europe Underdeveloped Africa” by Walter Rodney and stop acting like it’s Africa’s fault for not having technological and societal advancements in the same way Europe & Asia did. Any “advancement”Europe had was not just happenstance, but entirely because of the domination and extract... more

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  • Max Siollun’s book interview!

    Max Siollun carried the interview, he was both enthusiastic and current. I can’t wait to read his latest book “What Britain did to Nigeria.”

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    I especially enjoy the reviews given pre-2019. The hosts were better public speakers in the beginning of this series. Any interview conducted by Host Nicholas Walton was a great!

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    This is an excellent podcast. Always interesting book topics and insightful q

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Mahboob Qirvanian and Behnaz Mirzai, "Life of an Enslaved African in the Ottoman Empire and Iran" (U Toronto Press, 2025)
Q: What can you tell us about the practice of slavery in Iran and the role of religious institutions?
Slavery in Iran was mostly domestic and tied to economic conditions, with varied practices influenced by Islam, where slaves could receive education and convert to the religion of their owners.
Mahboob Qirvanian and Behnaz Mirzai, "Life of an Enslaved African in the Ottoman Empire and Iran" (U Toronto Press, 2025)
Q: How did he get enslaved in the Ottoman Empire, and how did he end up in Iran?
Mahboob was enslaved at the age of eight in Tunisia, sold multiple times, and eventually purchased by Iranian leaders during a pilgrimage in Mecca, which facilitated his journey to Iran.
Mahboob Qirvanian and Behnaz Mirzai, "Life of an Enslaved African in the Ottoman Empire and Iran" (U Toronto Press, 2025)
Q: Can you just very briefly introduce yourself?
Dr. Behnaz Mirzai introduces herself as a Professor of Middle Eastern History at Brock University, focusing on the African diaspora in Iran and the history of slavery in Iran.
Alex Egodotaye Asakitikpi and Aretha Oluwakemi Asakitikpi, "Modern Nigeria" (Bloomsbury, 2024)
Q: What message do you have for your audience?
The book aims to raise awareness about Nigeria's rich history and cultural diversity, urging readers to appreciate their heritage and strive for unity beyond ethnic and religious identities.
Alex Egodotaye Asakitikpi and Aretha Oluwakemi Asakitikpi, "Modern Nigeria" (Bloomsbury, 2024)
Q: What mission do you intend to pass across to your audience with the details included in your book?
The book emphasizes social, political, and economic indicators that polarize rather than unify Nigerians, highlighting the need for cohesion despite differences.

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What is New Books in African Studies about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast features in-depth interviews with scholars concentrating on African studies, covering a wide array of topics related to history, culture, and politics across the African continent. Each episode typically involves discussions on newly published books, allowing listeners to gain insights into both contemporary and historical discourse surrounding Africa and its diverse societies. The episodes often tackle complex themes such as colonial legacies, feminism, human rights, environmental issues, and the socio-political dynamics within various African nations, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Africa beyond surface-level narratives.

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