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Conceptualizations of Africa [electronic resource] : Perspectives from Sciences and Humanities / edited by Abdul Karim Bangura, JP Afamefuna Ifedi.

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TextSeries: African Studies and Research Forum SeriesPublisher: Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2024Edition: 1st ed. 2024Description: X, 421 p. 2 illus., 1 illus. in color. online resourceContent type:

text

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computer

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online resource

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9783031745355

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JQ1870-3981

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Contents:

Chapter 1. General Introduction -- Part I: Sciences -- Chapter 2. African Psychology -- Chapter 3. Climate Change -- Chapter 4. Climate Science -- Chapter 5. Computer Science -- Chapter 6. Criminology -- Chapter 7. Economics -- Chapter 8. Education -- Chapter 9. E-learning -- Chapter 10. International Political Economy -- Chapter 11. International Relations -- Chapter 12. Mathematics -- Chapter 13. Sociology -- Chapter 14. Women’s Studies -- Part II: Humanities -- Chapter 15. African Religion -- Chapter 16. Community Development -- Chapter 17. History -- Chapter 18. Human Rights.-Chapter 19. International Law -- Chapter 20. Libraries -- Chapter 21. Literature -- Chapter 22. Youth.

In: Springer Nature eBookSummary: This book discusses how Africa has been understood and defined across various academic fields. Building on the influential works of Valentin-Yves Mudimbe and more recent studies by Axel Fleisch and Rhiannon Stephens, this book bridges previous limitations by offering a comprehensive, interdisciplinary analysis. Each chapter examines the conceptualization of Africa within a specific discipline, balancing local and global perspectives, blending competing viewpoints, and providing suggestions for future research. The book will be essential for students, scholars, and researchers interested in a better understanding of the diverse and complex narratives that shape our knowledge of Africa and its intellectual heritage.

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This book discusses how Africa has been understood and defined across various academic fields. Building on the influential works of Valentin-Yves Mudimbe and more recent studies by Axel Fleisch and Rhiannon Stephens, this book bridges previous limitations by offering a comprehensive, interdisciplinary analysis. Each chapter examines the conceptualization of Africa within a specific discipline, balancing local and global perspectives, blending competing viewpoints, and providing suggestions for future research. The book will be essential for students, scholars, and researchers interested in a better understanding of the diverse and complex narratives that shape our knowledge of Africa and its intellectual heritage.

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