An interdisciplinary primer in African studies
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Author
Publication
2011 - Lexington Books, Lanham, Maryland, Illinois
Language
English
Word Count
77,000 words, Guess
Page Count
308 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL25149599M
- ISBN-139780739165973
- OCLC Control Number713189172
- OCLC Control Numberisbn_9780739165980
- Library of Congress Control Number2011021150
Classifications
- DDC960.3
- LCCDT30.5 .I587 2011
Description
Many African studies scholars are caught by surprise at the superficial knowledge that students bring to their classrooms; it is a knowledge that has little analytical framework or historical context and is shaped by mass media and neighborhood folklore. Mitigating these effects requires access to a college-level introductory textbook on Africa covering a gamut of themes that are relevant today. This textbook does not romanticize Africa, but addresses the persistent stereotypes that characterize issues about the region. It offers a refreshing examination of African issues from an Afrocentric perspective. Its interdisciplinary nature covers perspective sin African studies, geographical discussions, religion and spirituality, psychology, government and public policy, development, and decision-making styles as they relate to Africa -- Publisher description.
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