Decolonisation of Higher Education in Africa

Decolonisation of Higher Education in Africa Perspectives from Hybrid Knowledge Production - Routledge Contemporary Africa Series

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Publisher's Synopsis

This book discusses the status and importance of decolonisation and indigenous knowledge in academic research, teaching, and learning programmes and beyond.

Taking practical lessons from a range of institutions in Africa, the book argues that that local and global sciences are culturally equal and capable of synergistic complementarity and then integrates the concept of hybrid science into discourses on decolonisation. The chapters argue for a cross-cultural dialogue between different epistemic traditions and the accommodation 'Indigenous' knowledge systems in higher education. Bringing together critical scholars, teaching and administrating academics from different disciplines, the chapters provide alternative conceptual outlooks and practical case-based perspectives towards decolonised study environments.

This book will be of interest to researchers of decolonisation, postcolonial studies, higher education studies, political studies, African studies, and philosophy.

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Book information

ISBN: 9780367688325
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Imprint: Routledge
Pub date:
DEWEY: 378.6
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 244
Weight: 400g
Height: 234mm
Width: 156mm
Spine width: 14mm