Afrocentricity"Discussed in this cross-disciplinary work is the theory of "Afrocentricity," which mandates that Africans be viewed as subjects rather than objects and is driven by the question Is it in the best interest of African people? This book looks at how this philosophy, ethos, and worldview gives Africans a better understanding of how to interpret issues affecting their communities."--Site Web de l'auteur |
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Chapter Two The Constituents of Power | 31 |
Chapter Three Analysis and Science | 45 |
Chapter Four The Bases of Action | 85 |
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