Conceptualizations of Africa: Perspectives from Sciences and Humanities (African Studies and Research Forum Series)

By: Abdul Karim Bangura and Jp Afamefuna Ifedi

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Synopsis: This book discusses how Africa has been understood and defined across various academic fields. Building on the influential works of Valentin-Yves Mudimbe and more recent studies by Axel Fleisch and Rhiannon Stephens, this book bridges previous limitations by offering a comprehensive, interdisciplinary analysis. Each chapter examines the conceptualization of Africa within a specific discipline, balancing local and global perspectives, blending competing viewpoints, and providing suggestions for future research. The book will be essential for students, scholars, and researchers interested in a better understanding of the diverse and complex narratives that shape our knowledge of Africa and its intellectual heritage.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9783031745355
Related ISBNs:: 9783031745348
Publisher:: Springer Nature Switzerland
Date of Addition:: 03/31/25
Copyrighted By:: The Editor
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Business and Finance, Philosophy, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Abdul Karim Bangura
Edited by:: JP Afamefuna Ifedi