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Tradition Culture And Development In Africa

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Author : Ambe J Njoh
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-12-05

Tradition Culture And Development In Africa written by Ambe J Njoh and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-05 with Social Science categories.

The fact that Africa continues to lag behind all regions of the world on every indicator of development is hardly contentious. However, there is fierce debate on why this should be the case, despite national and international efforts to reverse this situation. While this book does not attempt to answer this question per se, it addresses a largely ignored, but important issue, which might provide some insights into the matter. This issue is the link between culture/tradition and socio-economic development in Africa. By weaving a common thread through these concepts, this book breaks new ground in the discourse on development. It highlights the differences between Euro-centric culture, which is rooted in capitalist ideology and Protestant ethic, and traditional African culture, where concepts such as capital accumulation, entrepreneurial attitudes and material wealth are not of top priority. In doing so, it dispels popular myths, stereotypes and distortions, as well as discounting misleading accounts about major aspects of African culture and traditional practices.

Tradition And Development In Africa Today

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Author : Unesco
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990

Tradition And Development In Africa Today written by Unesco and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Africa categories.

Culture And Development In Africa And The Diaspora

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Author : Ahmad Shehu Abdussalam
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2020-12-30

Culture And Development In Africa And The Diaspora written by Ahmad Shehu Abdussalam and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-30 with Social Science categories.

This book examines the intersection between cultural identities and development in African and the Diaspora from multidisciplinary perspectives. Starting with the premise that culture is one of the most significant factors in development, the book examines diverse topics such as the migrations of musical forms, social media, bilingualism and religion. Foregrounding the work of Africa based scholars, the book presents strategies for identifying solutions to the challenges facing African culture and development. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of African Studies and African Culture and Society.

The Muse Of Modernity

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Author : Philip G. Altbach
language : en
Publisher: Africa Research and Publications
Release Date : 1996

The Muse Of Modernity written by Philip G. Altbach and has been published by Africa Research and Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Business & Economics categories.

Culture plays a central role in the well-being of any society. This is especially true in postcolonial Africa, where rich traditional cultures collide with complex modern realities. Cultural development and the integration of culture into contemporary society is of primary importance not only for African prosperity, but also for the strengthening of civil society and of societal integration. This book focuses on the role of culture in the process of development as well as on strategies for ensuring the growth of indigenous African culture and the strengthening of cultural industries in the African context. The prospects for filmmaking, the performing arts, publishing, radio, museums, art, and traditional storytelling in Africa are creatively examined and explored by some of Africa's most creative cultural figures. This book combines thoughtful analysis of problems and a "state of the art" assessment of key cultural industries with practical suggestions for improvement and progress.

The Humanities And The Dynamics Of African Culture In The 21st Century

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Author : John Ayotunde Isola Bewaji
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2017-05-11

The Humanities And The Dynamics Of African Culture In The 21st Century written by John Ayotunde Isola Bewaji and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-11 with Social Science categories.

That Africa is at a crossroads in an increasingly globalised world is indisputable. Equally unassailable is the fact that the humanities, as a broad field of intellection, research and learning in Africa, appears to have been pigeonholed in debates of relevance in the development aspirations of many African nations. Historical experiences and contemporary research outputs indicate, however, that the humanities, in its various shades, is critical to Africa’s capacity to respond effectively to such problems as security, corruption, political ineptitude, poverty, superstition, and HIV/AIDS, among many other mounting challenges which confront the people of Africa. The vibrancy and resilience of Africa’s cultures, against these and other odds of globalisation episodes in the course of our history, demand the focused attention of academia to exploit their relevance to contemporary issues. This collection provides a comprehensive overview of issues in the humanities at the turn of the 21st century, which create a veritable platform for the global redefinition and understanding of Africa’s rich cultures and traditions. Such areas covered include ruminations in metaphysics and psychology, pathos and ethos, cinematic and literary connections, and historical conceptualisations.

Culture Indigenous Knowledge And Development In Africa

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Author : Mawere, Munyaradzi
language : en
Publisher: Langaa RPCIG
Release Date : 2014-03-16

Culture Indigenous Knowledge And Development In Africa written by Mawere, Munyaradzi and has been published by Langaa RPCIG this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-16 with Social Science categories.

The continent of Africa is richly endowed with diverse cultures, a body of indigenous knowledge and technologies. These bodies of knowledge and technologies that are indeed embodied in the diverse African cultures are as old as humankind. From time immemorial, they have been used to solve socio-economic, political, health, and environmental problems, and to respond to the development needs of Africans. Yet with the advent of colonialism and Western scientism, these African cultures, knowledges, and technologies have been despised and relegated to the periphery, to the detriment of the self-reliant development of Africans. It is out of this observation and realisation that this book was born. The book is an exploration of the practical problems resulting from Africa's encounter with Euro-colonialism, a reflection of the nexus between indigenous knowledge, culture, and development, and indeed a call for the revival and reinstitution of indigenous knowledge, not as a challenge to Western science, but a complementary form of knowledge necessary to steer and promote sustainable development in Africa and beyond. This is a valuable book for policy makers, institutional planners, practitioners and students of social anthropology, education, political and social ecology, and development, African and heritage studies.

Culture And Development In Africa

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Author : Stephen H. Arnold
language : en
Publisher: Trenton, N.J. : African World Press
Release Date : 1990

Culture And Development In Africa written by Stephen H. Arnold and has been published by Trenton, N.J. : African World Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Business & Economics categories.