the Dogs and the baboons

 
 

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Synopsis

The Dogs and the Baboons explores the near-total absence of human rights protection in Nigeria and canvasses for a "human rights revolution" as the starting point to reforming the country. It is written in an informal style and makes a conscious effort to jettison formality in favour of a light-hearted and conversational style of writing. It mixes humour, street language, legal experiences, and news reports, in covering a breadth of subjects. In the main, it covers the observance of a variety of recognised human rights, borrowing from the author's experiences as a lawyer in one of the country's leading law firms and the son of one of the country's leading activists. The book discusses ingrained practices and topics such as mob violence, police brutality, servitude, religious intolerance, poverty, and corruption amongst others, explaining how a national human rights acculturation could curtail and ultimately eradicate these challenges.

 

Reviews

A very informative and compelling read. By discussing very intricate issues in such an engaging manner, Uwazuruike literally squeezes water out of stone.

Dr Olunifesi Suraj, Executive Director, African Centre for Media and Intercultural Dialogue

This book is a veritable instrument of sensitization and re-awakening of the people’s consciousness to their fundamental rights. I, therefore, recommend it as a good read for everyone.

Professor Iwu Ikwubuzo, Former Head, Department of Linguistics, African and Asian Studies, University of Lagos

Good for awareness and consciousness-raising

Professor (Mrs) Osita Ezenwanebe, Professor of Theatre Arts, University of Lagos and Senior Fulbright Fellow

Uwazuruike’s breezy style of writing makes for good reading. I highly recommend this book for everyone

Roland Ogbonnaya, Editor and Media Consultant