Title: An interdisciplinary primer in African studies
Description: Many African studies scholars are caught by surprise at the superficial knowledge that students bring to their classrooms; it is a knowledge that has little analytical framework or historical context and is shaped by mass media and neighborhood folklore. Mitigating these effects requires access to a college-level introductory textbook on Africa covering a gamut of themes that are relevant today. This textbook does not romanticize Africa, but addresses the persistent stereotypes that characterize issues about the region. It offers a refreshing examination of African issues from an Afrocentric perspective. Its interdisciplinary nature covers perspective sin African studies, geographical discussions, religion and spirituality, psychology, government and public policy, development, and decision-making styles as they relate to Africa -- Publisher description.
Subjects: Politics and government, Social life and customs, Civilization, Economic conditions, Africa, civilization, Africa, economic conditions, Africa, social life and customs, Africa, politics and government, Human geography
Places: Africa
Time periods: 1960-, 20th century