What We Are Reading Today: ‘Citizen and Subject’ by Mahmood Mamdani

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Updated 10 June 2024
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What We Are Reading Today: ‘Citizen and Subject’ by Mahmood Mamdani

In analyzing the obstacles to democratization in post- independence Africa, Mahmood Mamdani offers a bold, insightful account of colonialism’s legacy — a bifurcated power that mediated racial domination through tribally organized local authorities, reproducing racial identity in citizens and ethnic identity in subjects.


What We Are Reading Today: ‘Dragonflies of North America’ by Ed Lam

Updated 25 December 2025
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What We Are Reading Today: ‘Dragonflies of North America’ by Ed Lam

Dragonflies are large and beautiful insects, diverse in color and pattern. This premier field guide provides all the information you need to identify every male and female dragonfly found in North America, whether in the field, in the hand, or under the microscope.

The extensive illustrations are the heart of the book. Close-up color portraits of each species, often several times life size, show the best possible specimens for close examination. 

“Dragonflies of North America” is the ultimate guide to these extraordinary insects.