Colonial mentality in Africa
By: Nkuzi Nnam
Publisher: Hamilton Books
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Lanham, Md
Language: eng
Number of pages: 228
ISBN-13: 9780761832911
Subjects: Sociology -- Africa; Africa -- Colonial influence; Africa -- Social conditions -- 21st century; Africa -- Politics and government -- 21st century; Africa -- Colonization
Description: "Intended for a broad audience, Colonial Mentality in Africa explores the lingering effects of colonization in present day Africa. Despite the independence of all African nations from their former colonizers, mental slavery still persists. This new work explores the social climate of Africa and the thriving "colonial mentality." The book explores issues such as matriarchy, religion, tradition and values, law, the influence of Islam, and government."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [211]-223) and index
Table of contents: title: What do you know about Africa?; title: Life in Africa; title: Role of women; title: Matriarchy; title: Religion; title: Islamic influence; title: Law; title: Tradition and values; title: Government; title: Igbo names and their meanings; title: Igbo proverbs; title: Conclusion