The African Studies Companion

Author : Hans Zell
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 863 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-15
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9789004502154

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The African Studies Companion by Hans Zell Pdf

Published in dual print and electronic formats, this is a new edition of a much acclaimed reference source that brings together a wide range of sources of information in the African studies field, covering both print and electronic sources. It evaluates the best online resources, the major general reference tools in print format, current bibliographies and indexing services, biographical, cartographic, statistical and economic resources, as well as film and video resources. Additionally, there are separate sections on African studies library collections and repositories throughout the world, a directory of over 250 African studies journals; listings of news sources, profiles of publishers active in the African studies field, dealers and distributors of African studies materials, African studies societies and associations, major African and international organizations, donor agencies and foundations, awards and prizes in African studies, electronic mailing lists and discussion forums, and more.

Author : Hans M. Zell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 545 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:175056339

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The African Studies Companion by Hans M. Zell Pdf

Author : Hans M. Zell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015016981931

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The African Studies Companion by Hans M. Zell Pdf

Gives a wide variety of sources of information on Africa throughout the world.

Author : Hans M. Zell
Publisher : Hans Zell Publishers
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015058266068

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The African Studies Companion by Hans M. Zell Pdf

Author : Hans Martin Zell,Cécile Lomer
Publisher : James Currey
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Africa
ISBN : 0852555679

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African Studies Companion by Hans Martin Zell,Cécile Lomer Pdf

Author : William H. Worger,Charles Ambler,Nwando Achebe
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 549 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9780470656310

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A Companion to African History by William H. Worger,Charles Ambler,Nwando Achebe Pdf

Covers the history of the entire African continent, from prehistory to the present day A Companion to African History embraces the diverse regions, subject matter, and disciplines of the African continent, while also providing chronological and geographical coverage of basic historical developments. Two dozen essays by leading international scholars explore the challenges facing this relatively new field of historical enquiry and present the dynamic ways in which historians and scholars from other fields such as archaeology, anthropology, political science, and economics are forging new directions in thinking and research. Comprised of six parts, the book begins with thematic approaches to African history—exploring the environment, gender and family, medical practices, and more. Section two covers Africa’s early history and its pre-colonial past—early human adaptation, the emergence of kingdoms, royal power, and warring states. The third section looks at the era of the slave trade and European expansion. Part four examines the process of conquest—the discovery of diamonds and gold, military and social response, and more. Colonialism is discussed in the sixth section, with chapters on the economy transformed due to the development of agriculture and mining industries. The last section studies the continent from post World War II all the way up to modern times. Aims at capturing the enthusiasms of practicing historians, and encouraging similar passion in a new generation of scholars Emphasizes linkages within Africa as well as between the continent and other parts of the world All chapters include significant historiographical content and suggestions for further reading Written by a global team of writers with unique backgrounds and views Features case studies with illustrative examples In a field traditionally marked by narrow specialisms, A Companion to African History is an ideal book for advanced students, researchers, historians, and scholars looking for a broad yet unique overview of African history as a whole.

Author : Jane Anna Gordon,Lewis Gordon
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781405154666

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A Companion to African-American Studies by Jane Anna Gordon,Lewis Gordon Pdf

A Companion to African-American Studies is an exciting andcomprehensive re-appraisal of the history and future of AfricanAmerican studies. Contains original essays by expert contributors in the field ofAfrican-American Studies Creates a groundbreaking re-appraisal of the history and futureof the field Includes a series of reflections from those who establishedAfrican American Studies as a bona fide academic discipline Captures the dynamic interaction of African American Studieswith other fields of inquiry.

Author : P. Thandika Mkandawire,Charles Chukwuma Soludo
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781552502044

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Our Continent, Our Future by P. Thandika Mkandawire,Charles Chukwuma Soludo Pdf

Our Continent, Our Future presents the emerging African perspective on this complex issue. The authors use as background their own extensive experience and a collection of 30 individual studies, 25 of which were from African economists, to summarize this African perspective and articulate a path for the future. They underscore the need to be sensitive to each country's unique history and current condition. They argue for a broader policy agenda and for a much more active role for the state within what is largely a market economy. Finally, they stress that Africa must, and can, compete in an increasingly globalized world and, perhaps most importantly, that Africans must assume the leading role in defining the continent's development agenda.

Author : Roy Richard Grinker,Stephen C. Lubkemann,Christopher B. Steiner,Euclides Gonçalves
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 483 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2019-02-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781119251484

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A Companion to the Anthropology of Africa by Roy Richard Grinker,Stephen C. Lubkemann,Christopher B. Steiner,Euclides Gonçalves Pdf

An essential collection of scholarly essays on the anthropology of Africa, offering a thorough introduction to the most important topics in this evolving and diverse field of study The study of the cultures of Africa has been central to the methodological and theoretical development of anthropology as a discipline since the late 19th-century. As the anthropology of Africa has emerged as a distinct field of study, anthropologists working in this tradition have strived to build a disciplinary conversation that recognizes the diversity and complexity of modern and ancient African cultures while acknowledging the effects of historical anthropology on the present and future of the field of study. A Companion to the Anthropology of Africa is a collection of insightful essays covering the key questions and subjects in the contemporary anthropology of Africa with a key focus on addressing the topics that define the contemporary discipline. Written and edited by a team of leading cultural anthropologists, it is an ideal introduction to the most important topics in the field, both those that have consistently been a part of the critical dialogue and those that have emerged as the central questions of the discipline’s future. Beginning with essays on the enduring topics in the study of African cultures, A Companion to the Anthropology of Africa provides a foundation in the contemporary critical approach to subjects of longstanding interest. With these subjects as a groundwork, later essays address decolonization, the postcolonial experience, and questions of modern identity and definition, providing representation of the diverse thinking and scholarship in the modern anthropology of Africa.

Author : G. D. Killam,Ruth Rowe
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0253336333

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The Companion to African Literatures by G. D. Killam,Ruth Rowe Pdf

"Refreshing..." -- African Sudies Review "The entries are knowledgeable, thorough, and clearly written.... Highly recommended... " --Choice "...an ambitious reference guide to works on African literature." - African Studies Review "This comprehensive compendium will be a handy companion for anyone working on African literatures. The entries are authoritative and up-to-date, providing reliable information on the hundreds of authors and texts that have contributed to a whole continent's literary flowering." --Bernth Lindfors A comprehensive introduction and guide to African-authored works, with over 1,000 cross-referenced entries covering classics in African writing, literary genres and movements, biographical details of authors, and wider themes linking African, Afro-Caribbean and Afro-American literatures.

Author : Hans M. Zell,Cécile Lomer
Publisher : Bucknell University Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:49015002845080

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The African Studies Companion by Hans M. Zell,Cécile Lomer Pdf

The book provides quick and easy access to a very wide range of information in the African studies field. It includes annotated listings of the major reference tools, current bibliographies and continuing sources, journals and magazines, major libraries, publishers with African studies lists, dealers and distributors of African studies materials, the major regional and international organizations, and it also identifies donor agencies and foundations active in Africa, and/or supporting research on Africa.

Author : Sonny Nwankwo,Kevin Ibeh
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 625 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136202506

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The Routledge Companion to Business in Africa by Sonny Nwankwo,Kevin Ibeh Pdf

Although the world's poorest inhabited continent, Africa has recently shown signs of being a source of economic growth in the coming decades, with increased foreign investment - notably from China - and huge growth in GDP from a number of African states. In contrast to the heaving weight of books focusing on business opportunities in Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America, Africa has been poorly served by academic publishing. This compendium of scholarship offers cutting-edge knowledge relating to business in Africa. The objectives of this collection include: To shed new light on the socio-cultural and historical underpinnings of business practice in Africa and their implications for promoting entrepreneurship and business behaviour in the region To consider the important constraints on business activities in Africa, and the emerging 'best practice' for redressing their real and potential impacts To facilitate a better understanding of contemporary business practice in Africa through the application of relevant theories and models, including emergent ones. The Routledge Companion to Business in Africa is a comprehensive reference resource that provides the perfect platform for embarking on research and study into Africa from the business perspective.

Author : Gitti Salami,Monica Blackmun Visona
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-24
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781444338379

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A Companion to Modern African Art by Gitti Salami,Monica Blackmun Visona Pdf

Offering a wealth of perspectives on African modern and Modernist art from the mid-nineteenth century to the present, this new Companion features essays by African, European, and North American authors who assess the work of individual artists as well as exploring broader themes such as discoveries of new technologies and globalization. A pioneering continent-based assessment of modern art and modernity across Africa Includes original and previously unpublished fieldwork-based material Features new and complex theoretical arguments about the nature of modernity and Modernism Addresses a widely acknowledged gap in the literature on African Art

Author : R. Bruce Hitchner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2022-03-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781444350012

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A Companion to North Africa in Antiquity by R. Bruce Hitchner Pdf

Explore a one-of-a-kind and authoritative resource on Ancient North Africa A Companion to North Africa in Antiquity, edited by a recognized leader in the field, is the first reference work of its kind in English. It provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of North Africa's rich history from the Protohistoric period through Late Antiquity (1000 BCE to the 800 CE). Comprised of twenty-four thematic and topical essays by established and emerging scholars covering the area between ancient Tripolitania and the Atlantic Ocean, including the Sahara, the volume introduces readers to Ancient North Africa's environment, peoples, institutions, literature, art, economy and more, taking into account the significant body of new research and fieldwork that has been produced over the last fifty years. A Companion to North Africa in Antiquity is an essential resource for anyone interested in this important region of the Ancient World.

Author : Elias Kifon Bongmba
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 722 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781134505845

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Routledge Companion to Christianity in Africa by Elias Kifon Bongmba Pdf

The Routledge Companion to Christianity in Africa offers a multi-disciplinary analysis of the Christian tradition across the African continent and throughout a long historical span. The volume offers historical and thematic essays tracing the introduction of Christianity in Africa, as well as its growth, developments, and effects, including the lived experience of African Christians. Individual chapters address the themes of Christianity and gender, the development of African-initiated churches, the growth of Pentecostalism, and the influence of Christianity on issues of sexuality, music, and public health. This comprehensive volume will serve as a valuable overview and reference work for students and researchers worldwide.