The Idea of Africa

The Idea of Africa - African Systems of Thought

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Publisher's Synopsis

A sequel to The Invention of Africa (joint winner of the 1989 Herskovits prize) As its author Professor Mudimbe says: '...this book presents journeys into the multifaceted "idea" of Africa. As approached and circumscribed here, this idea is a product of the West and was conceived and conveyed through conflicting systems of knowledge. North America: Indiana U Press

Book information

ISBN: 9780852552346
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Imprint: James Currey
Pub date:
DEWEY: 960
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 234
Weight: 400g
Height: 234mm
Width: 156mm
Spine width: 22mm