The Igbo Intellectual Tradition [electronic resource] : Creative Conflict in African and African Diasporic Thought /
Chuku, G.editor.
In this groundbreaking collection, leading historians, Africanists, and other scholars document the life and work of twelve Igbo intellectuals who, educated within European traditions, came to terms with the dominance of European thought while making significant contributions to African intellectual traditions.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction / Gloria Chuku -- Olaudah Equiano and the foundation of Igbo intellectual tradition / Gloria Chuku -- Nnamdi Azikiwe: the triumph of knowledge / John Oriji -- Mbonu Ojike: an African nationalist and pan-Africanist / Gloria Chuku -- Bishop Anthony Nwedo of Umuahia: faith, vision and mission / Jude C. Aguwa -- Kenneth Onwuka Dike: father of modern African historiography / Gloria Chuku -- Adiele Afigbo and the development of Igbo and Nigerian historical studies / Gloria Chuku -- Pius Nwabufo Okigbo: a pragmatic economist and an intellectual giant / Gloria Chuku -- Ben O. Nwabueze and African intellectual tradition / Philip C. Aka -- Chinua Achebe and the development of Igbo/African studies / Raphael Chijioke Njoku -- Nwanyibuife Flora Nwapa, Igbo culture and women's studies / Gloria Chuku -- Helen Chukwuma: the inimitable advocate for African women's empowerment / Christine Ohale.
In this groundbreaking collection, leading historians, Africanists, and other scholars document the life and work of twelve Igbo intellectuals who, educated within European traditions, came to terms with the dominance of European thought while making significant contributions to African intellectual traditions.
Africa—History.
History, Modern.
Civilization—History.
Imperialism.
Social history.
African History.
Modern History.
Cultural History.
Imperialism and Colonialism.
Social History.