Who is Bronislav Malinowski from Facing Mount Kenya; the Tribal Life of Gikuyu and what is their importance? Facing_Mount_Kenya;_the_Tribal_Life_of_Gikuyu English & Literature Bronislav Malinowski | Facing Mount Kenya; the Tribal Life of Gikuyu

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. Malinowski recognizes the bias within Kenyatta, but points out that he uses the bias to an advantage in the book and does not seek to bash anyone, but instead uses the bias to educate. He sees this as a rare gift, and one that adds a layer of depth to the novel that other ethnographic accounts lack.