Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Maps, Figures and Tables vi
4. Acknowledgements viii
5. Notes on Names and Spelling x
6. Acronyms xi
7. Introduction. Identity at the Margins A Place in Guinea 1
8. Chapter 1 A Journey to the Margins 25
9. Chapter 2 Maintaining Marginality: Ethnic and National Elements of Identification 58
10. Chapter 3 Reaching for the Margins: Negotiating State Power 92
11. Chapter 4 Mixing and Mingling: New Politics, Old Structures? 119
12. Chapter 5 Bargaining with an Ailing State 141
13. Chapter 6 Citizenship at the Margins: Performing the Future State 173
14. Conclusion: Liberties at the Margins Playing the Game 190
15. References 197
16. Index 213