Appropriation of metaphors, disciplinarity and universalism in ‘rescuing’ the idea universal history from its service to white domination The self-liberation of the African slaves of Saint-Domingue gained for them, by force, the recognition of European and American whites – if only in the form of fear. Among those with egalitarian sympathies, it gained them respect … Continue reading Writing on Water: The Haitian Revolution and Universal History
Haiti
After the Earthquake: Seed Imperialism and Disaster Capitalism
Food security and displacement in the age of Monsanto and climate change Submitted as an essay in response to: Sarah Ives’ book, Steeped in Heritage, is not just about rooibos tea but also about how people claim belonging in relation to uncertain political, economic, and ecological futures. By exploring the ironies and surprises that surround … Continue reading After the Earthquake: Seed Imperialism and Disaster Capitalism
Simon Rakei 