Bronislav Malinowski is a professor of Anthropology at the London School of Economics. Having played a part in the education of Kenyatta, Malinowski has a personal relationship with the writer of the book. In his introduction, Malinowski lists several key components to the novel, and reminds readers to note specifically that Kenyatta seeks not to bias readers against detribalization, but instead to encourage those visiting the area and attempting to help the tribe to learn more about their customs and structure before they attempt to change them.