Race and ethnicity in East Africa
By: Peter G. Forster, Michael Hitchcock, Francis F. Lyimo.
Contributors: Hitchcock, Michael.; Lyimo, F. F.
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Published: 2000
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 181
Subjects: Africa, East -- Ethnic relations -- History.; Africa, East -- Race relations -- History.; Rwanda -- Ethnic relations -- History.; Rwanda -- Race relations -- History.; Burundi -- Ethnic relations -- History.; Burundi -- Race relations -- History.
Description: "In is now recognized that race and ethnicity are important forces in modern political life. This book explores broader theoretical issues concerning race and ethnicity, with particular reference to the African and especially the East African context. Key issues concerning human origins are presented. There is discussion of cultural unity and diversity in Africa, together with their implications for philosophies of Black and African liberation."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 152-167) and index.