The cultural unity of Black Africa
Subtitle: the domains of patriarchy and of matriarchy in classical antiquity
By: Cheikh Anta Diop.
Series: Karnak history.
Publisher: Karnak House; Marketed & distributed by Red Sea Press
Published: 1989
Place of publication: London; Lawrenceville, N.J., USA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 202
Subjects: Matriarchy.; Patriarchy.; Civilization, Ancient.; Africa -- Civilization.
Description: "The Cultural Unity of Black Africa is a profound contribution to the universal store of knowledge in that it situates the geographical and cultural origins of patriarchy and matriarchy in Europe and Africa respectively, and shows that social systems evolve out of specific climatic and environmental factors. These proclivities predispose the inhabitants of both zones towards a particular world-view and thus meaningful conflict. Diop also demonstrates the extensive influence of ancient Egypt on classical Greece in terms of literature, science and philosophy." -- Publisher's description.
Notes: Bibliography: p. 198-202.
Translation from the French.