The African Conundrum : Rethinking the Trajectories of Historical, Cultural, Philosophical and Developmental Experiences of Africa.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Mawere, Munyaradzi
Otros Autores: Mubaya, R.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford : Langaa RPCIG, 2017.
Temas:
TRAVEL > Africa > General.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Regional Studies.
Civilization
Manners and customs
Politics and government
Africa > Social life and customs.
Africa > Civilization.
Africa > Politics and government.
Africa > History.
Afrique > Mœurs et coutumes.
Afrique > Politique et gouvernement.
Afrique > Histoire.
Africa
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover; Title page; Copyright page; List of Contributors; Contents; Chapter One
  • Reawakening the Giant Lion: A Rethinking of the African Conundrum; Introduction; In between the pages: The ongoing search for Africa's progress; References; Chapter Two
  • 'Cultural Heritage is Our Right, Our Dignity': Rethinking the Concept and Use of Heritage in Zimbabwe; Introduction; What heritage is and is not; The heritage landscape and framework in Zimbabwe; Heritage is our right, our dignity: Notes from the field; The way forward; Conclusion; References.
  • Chapter Three
  • Colonialism, Poverty and [Under-] development in AfricaIntroduction; Conceptions of Colonialism, poverty [under-] development in Africa; Africa before the advent of colonialism; Colonialism and the legacy of poverty and underdevelopment in Africa; African Development beyond Colonialism; Envisaged African Development path in the 21st century; Conclusion; References; Chapter Four
  • The Resilience and Challenges of Yoruba Religious Worship in Modern Context; Introduction; Elements of Worship in Yorel; Conflicts and Compromise in Yoruba Religious Worship; Conclusion.
  • Chapter Six
  • Indigenous Religion and Security Regimens in Africa:A Study of the Yoruba Vigilante Groups in Southwest NigeriaIntroduction; Theoretical and Conceptual Framework; African Indigenous Religion (Yoruba Religious Beliefs) and Security Maintenance Strategy; African Religion (Yoruba Traditional Beliefs) and Crime Control in Southwestern Nigeria; Divinities, Spirits and Security Challenges in South west Nigeria; Ifa Priests and Fight against Crime; Place of magic and medicine; Ancestors and Crime Control in Yoruba land; Covenant Keeping Among Yoruba People.
  • Vigilante Groups in Southwest Nigeria: A Historical PerspectiveRecommendations; Conclusion; References; Chapter Seven
  • Epistemic (In- )justice and African (Under- )development; Introduction; Epistemic (In- )justice, Development and Knowledge: A Conceptual Analysis; Impact of Western Epistemological Paradigm on African Epistemic Space; Impediments to African Development; Towards an African Epistemological Paradigm; Conclusion; References; Chapter Eight
  • Markets and Indigenous Technology in Ilorin Emirate before 1900: A Hermeneutical and Historical Analysis; Introduction.

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