The Kenya coast: an anomaly in the development of an 'ideal type' colonial spatial system

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Title:	The Kenya coast: an anomaly in the development of an 'ideal type' colonial spatial system
Authors:	Memon, P.A. Martin, Esmond B.
Year:	1976
Periodical:	Kenya Historical Review
Volume:	4
Issue:	2
Pages:	187-206
Language:	English
Geographic terms:	Kenya United Kingdom
Subjects:	economic history colonialism
Abstract:	During the colonial period coast regions emerged as 'core' areas or 'islands of economic development' within the dual core - periphery framework of the 'ideal type' colonial spatial system. This paper explains why, up until 1940, the Kenya coast failed to develop through particiapation in the colonial economy. Sections: declining importance of the coast in the early settler economy - large scale plantation agriculture on the coast - traditional agriculture on the coast - the decline of the dhow trade and its effects on the ports of Kenya - road transport vs. sea traffic - further evidence of lack of government interest. Map, notes, tables.