| ISBN | 9789970637133 |
| Pages | 276 |
| Dimensions | 216 x 140 mm |
| Illustrations | B/W Illustrations |
| Published | 2008 |
| Publisher | Fountain Publishers, Uganda |
| Format | Paperback |
Ugandan Society Observed
by Kevin O'Connor
Kevin O'Connor is an acclaimed newspaper columnist in Uganda. His column, "Roving Eye", first appeared in 1994 in Sunday Vision and continues in Sunday Monitor. His philosophy is that "for the observer of human behaviour, every scene has its interest". Thoughtful, provocative and sometimes humorous, this selection of 111 columns not only informs and entertains; it provides a panoramic snapshot of Uganda and its society. Topics covered are gender and sexual orientation, sex and love, bazungu (foreigners) and aid, the environment, religion, language, sport, music, education, media, poverty and inequality, health, tobacco, and a pot pourri of thirteen other columns. Cartoons by Moses Balagadde, a noted Ugandan cartoonist, enliven every chapter.
Reviews
"Being Ugandan is more than skin deep. After more than a decade of living in Uganda, no matter how blond one's hair is and how pale their skin is, one is bound to take on all the characteristics of a Ugandan through and through."
"Agree or disagree with him, this book is guaranteed to give you plenty of good reflection as well as great entertainment."
"Kevin O’Connor is one of those few whites (Muzungu) who instead of going to dinner with fellow whites will move down to his local trading centre and chat away with a newspaper vendor or any other locals – in fact most people think he is weird. He has lived in Uganda for over 14 years."