Culture and Development in Africa and the Diaspora Contributor(s): Abdussalam, Ahmad Shehu (Editor), Aderibigbe, Ibigbolade Simon (Editor), Babatunde, Sola Timothy (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0367276658 ISBN-13: 9780367276652 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $190.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Popular Culture - Business & Economics | Development - Economic Development - Social Science | Sociology - General |
Dewey: 338.96 |
LCCN: 2020037637 |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.1" W x 9.3" (1.10 lbs) 250 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book examines the intersection between cultural identities and development in African and the Diaspora from multidisciplinary perspectives. Starting with the premise that culture is one of the most significant factors in development, the book examines diverse topics such as the migrations of musical forms, social media, bilingualism and religion. Foregrounding the work of Africa based scholars, the book presents strategies for identifying solutions to the challenges facing African culture and development. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of African Studies and African Culture and Society. |