Pan-Africanism, Exploring the Contradictions: Politics, Identity, and Development in Africa and the African Diaspora

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Ashgate, 1999 - History - 123 pages
What does it mean to be an African today? Starting from that question the author takes the reader on a fascinating intellectual journey into the realm of Pan-African thought and practice. Moving from Africa to North America to Europe, the text insightfully explores the pre-occupations of black elite, in the three continents, exploring their shared visions and also their conflicting interests. Tackling thought provoking issues in politics, cultural identity, and economic development, the book provides the reader with a refreshing, jargon free insight into relations between Africa and the African Diaspora. A must read for anyone interested in politics, identity and development in Africa and the African Diaspora.

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the Reality of Africa
12
of the African Crisis
61
The Impact of AfricanAmerican Culture
89
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William B. Ackah is Lecturer in Commmunity and Race Relations, Edge Hill College of Higher Education.

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