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Africa in contemporary perspective : a textbook for undergraduate students / / edited by Takyiwaa Manuh and Esi Sutherland-Addy ; Patrick Awuah Antwi, cover design
| Africa in contemporary perspective : a textbook for undergraduate students / / edited by Takyiwaa Manuh and Esi Sutherland-Addy ; Patrick Awuah Antwi, cover design |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Legon-Accra, Ghana : , : Sub Saharan Publishers, , 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (532 p.) |
| Disciplina | 960.072 |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9988-647-49-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; PREFACE; LIST OF TABLES; LIST OF MAPS; LIST OF FIGURES; NOTES ON CONTRIBUTORS; INTRODUCTION; Institutional Foundations; Knowledge Production for Africa; Africa in Contemporary Perspective- Themes and Approaches; Resources for studying Africa; Conclusion; References; Endnotes; SECTION 1: AFRICA-GEOGRAPHY, POPULATION & LANGUAGE; CHAPTER 1. GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA; Introduction; Southern Africa; Eastern Africa; Central Africa; West Africa; North Africa; Conclusion; References; CHAPTER 2. THE POPULATION OF SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA; Introduction
Population Patterns and Dynamics Population, Environment and Development; Conclusion; References; Appendix; CHAPTER 3. LANGUAGE AND AFRICA; Language, Society, and Language in African Society; The Many Languages of Africa; The Languages of Africa: an Overview; African Multilingualism; Language, Writing and Education; References and Suggested Further Reading; SECTION 2: CULTURAL, SOCIAL & POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS; CHAPTER 4. GENDER AND SOCIETY IN AFRICA- AN INTRODUCTION; Introduction; What is Gender?; The Concept of Gender: 'Female Husbands' and Men who become Women Historicising the Gender Paradigm Women and Men in Africa; Leadership, Politics and Citizenship; Gender Issues in Contemporary Africa; References; Suggested Reading; Useful Internet Reference Sites; Endnotes; CHAPTER 5. AFRICA AND ITS DIASPORAS; The African Diaspora; The scale and extent of the trade; The Pan-African Movement; Negritude; Conclusion; Suggested Readings; Endnotes; CHAPTER 6. THE CULTURAL FRAMEWORK OF DEVELOPMENT; Introduction; Culture as an Artefact; Culture, Society and the Individual; Culture as a Legacy; Culture, Tradition and Modernity; Culture is Dynamic Development and Culture The Encompassing Character of Development; Culture, Development and Leadership; Culture, Development and Religious Beliefs; Culture, Development and Health; Culture, Development and Performance Arts; Culture, Development and Education; Culture, Development and Environments; The Outmoded; Conclusion; Suggested Readings; Endnotes; CHAPTER 7. AFRICAN WORLDVIEWS; Introduction; Significance of Worldviews; Religious worldviews; Viewing creation through myths; The Divinities; Ancestral Veneration; Moral Values; Conclusion; Suggested Reading; Endnotes CHAPTER 8. ISLAM AND CHRISTIANITY IN AFRICA Introduction; History and Origins of Islam; Islam in West Africa; Islam in East and Central Africa; Christianity in Africa; The Encounter between Christianity and Traditional Culture; Conclusion; References; Endnotes; CHAPTER 9. TRADITIONAL AND MODERN LEADERSHIP IN AFRICA; Introduction; Defining leadership; Defining traditional leadership; Defining modern leadership; Features and role of traditional leadership in Africa; Features and role of modern leadership; Traditional and modern leadership compared Conclusions: Promoting the development of a politically elastic leadership in Africa |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910464281403321 |
| Legon-Accra, Ghana : , : Sub Saharan Publishers, , 2013 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Africa in contemporary perspective : a textbook for undergraduate students / / edited by Takyiwaa Manuh and Esi Sutherland-Addy ; Patrick Awuah Antwi, cover design
| Africa in contemporary perspective : a textbook for undergraduate students / / edited by Takyiwaa Manuh and Esi Sutherland-Addy ; Patrick Awuah Antwi, cover design |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Legon-Accra, Ghana : , : Sub Saharan Publishers, , 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (532 p.) |
| Disciplina | 960.072 |
| ISBN | 9988-647-49-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; PREFACE; LIST OF TABLES; LIST OF MAPS; LIST OF FIGURES; NOTES ON CONTRIBUTORS; INTRODUCTION; Institutional Foundations; Knowledge Production for Africa; Africa in Contemporary Perspective- Themes and Approaches; Resources for studying Africa; Conclusion; References; Endnotes; SECTION 1: AFRICA-GEOGRAPHY, POPULATION & LANGUAGE; CHAPTER 1. GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA; Introduction; Southern Africa; Eastern Africa; Central Africa; West Africa; North Africa; Conclusion; References; CHAPTER 2. THE POPULATION OF SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA; Introduction
Population Patterns and Dynamics Population, Environment and Development; Conclusion; References; Appendix; CHAPTER 3. LANGUAGE AND AFRICA; Language, Society, and Language in African Society; The Many Languages of Africa; The Languages of Africa: an Overview; African Multilingualism; Language, Writing and Education; References and Suggested Further Reading; SECTION 2: CULTURAL, SOCIAL & POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS; CHAPTER 4. GENDER AND SOCIETY IN AFRICA- AN INTRODUCTION; Introduction; What is Gender?; The Concept of Gender: 'Female Husbands' and Men who become Women Historicising the Gender Paradigm Women and Men in Africa; Leadership, Politics and Citizenship; Gender Issues in Contemporary Africa; References; Suggested Reading; Useful Internet Reference Sites; Endnotes; CHAPTER 5. AFRICA AND ITS DIASPORAS; The African Diaspora; The scale and extent of the trade; The Pan-African Movement; Negritude; Conclusion; Suggested Readings; Endnotes; CHAPTER 6. THE CULTURAL FRAMEWORK OF DEVELOPMENT; Introduction; Culture as an Artefact; Culture, Society and the Individual; Culture as a Legacy; Culture, Tradition and Modernity; Culture is Dynamic Development and Culture The Encompassing Character of Development; Culture, Development and Leadership; Culture, Development and Religious Beliefs; Culture, Development and Health; Culture, Development and Performance Arts; Culture, Development and Education; Culture, Development and Environments; The Outmoded; Conclusion; Suggested Readings; Endnotes; CHAPTER 7. AFRICAN WORLDVIEWS; Introduction; Significance of Worldviews; Religious worldviews; Viewing creation through myths; The Divinities; Ancestral Veneration; Moral Values; Conclusion; Suggested Reading; Endnotes CHAPTER 8. ISLAM AND CHRISTIANITY IN AFRICA Introduction; History and Origins of Islam; Islam in West Africa; Islam in East and Central Africa; Christianity in Africa; The Encounter between Christianity and Traditional Culture; Conclusion; References; Endnotes; CHAPTER 9. TRADITIONAL AND MODERN LEADERSHIP IN AFRICA; Introduction; Defining leadership; Defining traditional leadership; Defining modern leadership; Features and role of traditional leadership in Africa; Features and role of modern leadership; Traditional and modern leadership compared Conclusions: Promoting the development of a politically elastic leadership in Africa |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910786460903321 |
| Legon-Accra, Ghana : , : Sub Saharan Publishers, , 2013 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Africa in contemporary perspective : a textbook for undergraduate students / / edited by Takyiwaa Manuh and Esi Sutherland-Addy ; Patrick Awuah Antwi, cover design
| Africa in contemporary perspective : a textbook for undergraduate students / / edited by Takyiwaa Manuh and Esi Sutherland-Addy ; Patrick Awuah Antwi, cover design |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Legon-Accra, Ghana : , : Sub Saharan Publishers, , 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (532 p.) |
| Disciplina | 960.072 |
| ISBN | 9988-647-49-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; PREFACE; LIST OF TABLES; LIST OF MAPS; LIST OF FIGURES; NOTES ON CONTRIBUTORS; INTRODUCTION; Institutional Foundations; Knowledge Production for Africa; Africa in Contemporary Perspective- Themes and Approaches; Resources for studying Africa; Conclusion; References; Endnotes; SECTION 1: AFRICA-GEOGRAPHY, POPULATION & LANGUAGE; CHAPTER 1. GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA; Introduction; Southern Africa; Eastern Africa; Central Africa; West Africa; North Africa; Conclusion; References; CHAPTER 2. THE POPULATION OF SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA; Introduction
Population Patterns and Dynamics Population, Environment and Development; Conclusion; References; Appendix; CHAPTER 3. LANGUAGE AND AFRICA; Language, Society, and Language in African Society; The Many Languages of Africa; The Languages of Africa: an Overview; African Multilingualism; Language, Writing and Education; References and Suggested Further Reading; SECTION 2: CULTURAL, SOCIAL & POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS; CHAPTER 4. GENDER AND SOCIETY IN AFRICA- AN INTRODUCTION; Introduction; What is Gender?; The Concept of Gender: 'Female Husbands' and Men who become Women Historicising the Gender Paradigm Women and Men in Africa; Leadership, Politics and Citizenship; Gender Issues in Contemporary Africa; References; Suggested Reading; Useful Internet Reference Sites; Endnotes; CHAPTER 5. AFRICA AND ITS DIASPORAS; The African Diaspora; The scale and extent of the trade; The Pan-African Movement; Negritude; Conclusion; Suggested Readings; Endnotes; CHAPTER 6. THE CULTURAL FRAMEWORK OF DEVELOPMENT; Introduction; Culture as an Artefact; Culture, Society and the Individual; Culture as a Legacy; Culture, Tradition and Modernity; Culture is Dynamic Development and Culture The Encompassing Character of Development; Culture, Development and Leadership; Culture, Development and Religious Beliefs; Culture, Development and Health; Culture, Development and Performance Arts; Culture, Development and Education; Culture, Development and Environments; The Outmoded; Conclusion; Suggested Readings; Endnotes; CHAPTER 7. AFRICAN WORLDVIEWS; Introduction; Significance of Worldviews; Religious worldviews; Viewing creation through myths; The Divinities; Ancestral Veneration; Moral Values; Conclusion; Suggested Reading; Endnotes CHAPTER 8. ISLAM AND CHRISTIANITY IN AFRICA Introduction; History and Origins of Islam; Islam in West Africa; Islam in East and Central Africa; Christianity in Africa; The Encounter between Christianity and Traditional Culture; Conclusion; References; Endnotes; CHAPTER 9. TRADITIONAL AND MODERN LEADERSHIP IN AFRICA; Introduction; Defining leadership; Defining traditional leadership; Defining modern leadership; Features and role of traditional leadership in Africa; Features and role of modern leadership; Traditional and modern leadership compared Conclusions: Promoting the development of a politically elastic leadership in Africa |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910824375403321 |
| Legon-Accra, Ghana : , : Sub Saharan Publishers, , 2013 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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History in Africa
| History in Africa |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Waltham, Mass., : African Studies Association, 1974- |
| Disciplina | 960.072 |
| Soggetto topico |
History
Historiography Histoire |
| Soggetto genere / forma |
History
Periodicals. Ressource Internet (Descripteur de forme) Périodique électronique (Descripteur de forme) Zeitschrift Online-Publikation |
| ISSN | 1558-2744 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Periodico |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNISA-996203187103316 |
| Waltham, Mass., : African Studies Association, 1974- | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. di Salerno | ||
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History in Africa
| History in Africa |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Waltham, Mass., : African Studies Association, 1974- |
| Disciplina | 960.072 |
| Soggetto topico |
History
Historiography Histoire |
| Soggetto genere / forma |
History
Periodicals. Ressource Internet (Descripteur de forme) Périodique électronique (Descripteur de forme) Zeitschrift Online-Publikation |
| ISSN | 1558-2744 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Periodico |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910130736703321 |
| Waltham, Mass., : African Studies Association, 1974- | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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International guide to African studies research = Etudes africaines : guide international recherches / edited by the International African Institute ; compiled by Philip Baker
| International guide to African studies research = Etudes africaines : guide international recherches / edited by the International African Institute ; compiled by Philip Baker |
| Autore | INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN INSTITUTE |
| Edizione | [2nd fully rev. and expanded ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London ; New York : H. Zell, 1987 |
| Descrizione fisica | 264 p. ; 24 cm |
| Disciplina | 960.072 |
| Soggetto topico | Africa - Studi - Repertori |
| ISBN | 0905450256 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNISA-990003684100203316 |
INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN INSTITUTE
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| London ; New York : H. Zell, 1987 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. di Salerno | ||
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International guide to African studies research = = Études africaines : guide international de recherches / compiled by Philip Baker ; edited by the International African Institute
| International guide to African studies research = = Études africaines : guide international de recherches / compiled by Philip Baker ; edited by the International African Institute |
| Edizione | [2. fully rev. and expanded ed] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London : H. Zell, 1987 |
| Descrizione fisica | 264 p. ; 24 cm |
| Disciplina | 960.072 |
| Soggetto non controllato | Africa - Civiltà - Istituti e centri scientifici |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-990009707310403321 |
| London : H. Zell, 1987 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Inventing Africa : history, archaeology and ideas / / Robin Derricourt
| Inventing Africa : history, archaeology and ideas / / Robin Derricourt |
| Autore | Derricourt Robin M |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London, : Pluto Press, 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (196 p.) |
| Disciplina | 960.072 |
| Soggetto topico | Archaeology - Africa |
| ISBN |
1-78371-360-7
1-78539-045-7 1-84964-583-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | The construction of African pasts -- The changing shape and perception of "Africa" -- Mythic and mystic Africa -- Looking both ways : the enigma of Raymond Dart -- Egos and fossils -- Stirring the gene pool : human ancestors from Africa to the wider world -- Ancient Egypt and African sources of civilisation -- Old states good, new states bad -- The present of the past. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910433258403321 |
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Derricourt Robin M
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| London, : Pluto Press, 2011 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Recasting the past [[electronic resource] ] : history writing and political work in modern Africa / / edited by Derek R. Peterson and Giacomo Macola
| Recasting the past [[electronic resource] ] : history writing and political work in modern Africa / / edited by Derek R. Peterson and Giacomo Macola |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Athens, : Ohio University Press, c2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (285 p.) |
| Disciplina | 960.072 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
PetersonDerek R. <1971->
MacolaGiacomo |
| Collana | New African histories series |
| Soggetto topico |
Historiography - Africa
Historiography - Political aspects - Africa - History - 20th century Historiography - Social aspects - Africa - History - 20th century Historians - Political activity - Africa - History - 20th century |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 0-8214-4336-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | pt. 1. Creative lives, creative writing -- pt. 2. Historical entanglements -- pt. 3. Dissident history -- pt. 4. Democracy and historical argument. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910456562703321 |
| Athens, : Ohio University Press, c2009 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Recasting the past [[electronic resource] ] : history writing and political work in modern Africa / / edited by Derek R. Peterson and Giacomo Macola
| Recasting the past [[electronic resource] ] : history writing and political work in modern Africa / / edited by Derek R. Peterson and Giacomo Macola |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Athens, : Ohio University Press, c2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (285 p.) |
| Disciplina | 960.072 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
PetersonDerek R. <1971->
MacolaGiacomo |
| Collana | New African histories series |
| Soggetto topico |
Historiography - Africa
Historiography - Political aspects - Africa - History - 20th century Historiography - Social aspects - Africa - History - 20th century Historians - Political activity - Africa - History - 20th century |
| ISBN | 0-8214-4336-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | pt. 1. Creative lives, creative writing -- pt. 2. Historical entanglements -- pt. 3. Dissident history -- pt. 4. Democracy and historical argument. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910781258703321 |
| Athens, : Ohio University Press, c2009 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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