The Invention of Africa : Gnosis, Philosophy, and the Order of Knowledge Paperback / softback
by V. Y. Mudimbe
Part of the African Systems of Thought series
Paperback / softback
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" . . . groundbreaking . . . clear, straightforward, and economical. . . . seminal . . . " -American Anthropologist"This is a challenging book . . . a remarkable contribution to African intellectual history." -International Journal of African Historical Studies"Mudimbe's description of the struggles over Africa's self-invention are vivid and rewarding. From Blyden to Sartre, Temples to Senghor, Mudimbe provides a bold and versatile resume of Africa's literary inventors." -Village Voice Literary Supplement" . . . a landmark achievement in African studies." -Journal of Religion in AfricaIn this unique and provocative book, Zairean philosopher and writer V.
Y. Mudimbe addresses the multiple scholarly discourses that exist-African and non-African-concerning the meaning of Africa and being African.
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:256 pages
- Publisher:Indiana University Press
- Publication Date:01/05/1988
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- ISBN:9780253204684
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:256 pages
- Publisher:Indiana University Press
- Publication Date:01/05/1988
- Category:
- ISBN:9780253204684