Sandra M. Chait, who immigrated to the Unites States from South Africa, taught African literature and served as associate director of the University of Washington's Program on Africa. She is an independent scholar in Seattle.

Map of Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia
Acronyms
Preface
Acknowledgements
1. At "Home" in the Pacific Northwest
2. Within the American Gaze
3. With Eyes Open
4. Having the Last Word
5. Cultural and Economic Rivals
6. The Challenges Within
7. Women Speak Out
Conclusion
Appendix 1. Time Line (1890-2010)
Appendix 2. Participants
Notes
Bibliography
Index

Sandra Chait immigrated to the Unites States from South Africa. She received her doctorate in English from the University of Washington, where she taught African literature, and served as associate director of the university's Program on Africa. She is currently an independent scholar in Seattle.