About the book
From interdisciplinary and continental perspectives, this volume explores elements of African culture and ideas, indigenous and modern, and how they have evolved through the ages. It considers areas such as education; cross-culturalism; the relationship between African, Arabic and Egyptian civilizations; traditions of philosophy; music, the performing arts and literature; language; gender; and the impact of colonialism and pan-Africanism.
The author
S. Ademola Ajayi is a senior lecturer in history at the University of Ibadan.
Where to buy the book
African Culture and Civilization Edited by S. Ademola Ajayi 978-978-35454-5-8 452pp. ill.pl. 2007 Ibadan Cultural Studies Group $39.95/£29.95
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