Conceptualizations of Africa
Perspectives from Sciences and Humanities
von Abdul Karim Bangura, JP Afamefuna Ifedi
Details
- ISBN
- 9783031745355
- Verlag
- Springer International Publishing (Cham)
- Erschienen
- 27.02.2025
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Seiten
- 421
- Einband
- EA
- Kategorie
- Nonbooks, PBS / Politikwissenschaft/Vergleichende und internationale Politikwissenschaft
Beschreibung
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.