Joanna Davidson and Benjamin N. Lawrance, eds. Pathos and Power: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Widowhood in Africa, Past and Present. Ohio University Press, 2025. 340 pp. 36. 95. Paperback. ISBN: 9780821426432.

Key Points

• To examine the multifaceted experiences and representations of widowhood in Africa through an interdisciplinary lens.
• Compilation of essays from various scholars
• Analysis of cultural and historical contexts
• Exploration of contemporary issues related to widowhood across different African societies
• Highlights diverse experiences of widowhood across Africa
• Demonstrates impact of cultural practices on widows' rights and social standing
• Reveals historical changes in perceptions and treatments of widows over time