Africans, The: A Triple Heritage

Mazrui, Ali. A.

ISBN 10: 0563202823 / ISBN 13: 9780563202820

Published by BBC Publications, London, England, 1986

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Hardcover with red boards and pictorial dust jacket, First Edition, 1,100gms, 336 pages, blank endpapers. The Africans examines the soul of a continent- a soul which is at present split three ways. Book is in very good condition with minor general wear and tear. Dust Jacket is in good condition with mild shelf wear, otherwise no other pre-loved markings. Attached picture is of actual book. Purchase more than 1 item and save money with combined postage. And if you can't find the title you're looking for - why not ask us direct. With over 30,000 books in stock we can't list them all! Seller Inventory # HISAFR3

Bibliographic Details

Title: Africans, The: A Triple Heritage

Publisher: BBC Publications, London, England

Publication Date: 1986

Binding: Hardcover with Dust Jacket

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Good

Edition: First Edition

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Synopsis:

Looks at the history, geography, and culture of Africa, assesses native, Arab, and Western influences, and discusses sports, religion, government, and social issues in Africa

From Library Journal:

In stressing Africa's unique culture as a product of three major influences (Islamic, Western, and indigenous), political scientist Mazrui points out that the West has tended to regard Africa as recipient rather than as transmitter of effects. Yet Africa has transformed both Europe and America in the past, and the difficult situation in which Africa finds itself today (economically dependent, culturally mixed, and politically unstable) is the price it has had to pay for Western development. This companion volume to the controversial TV series is thought-provoking for the author's frank and outspoken manner of presenting the facts as well as for the facts themselves. The book is chock full of information and unique ideas, has beautiful pictures, and should be read both by experts and laypeople. Recommended for public as well as university collections. Louise Leonard, Univ. of Florida Lib., Gainesville
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