Bibliograph

Themes in West Africa's history, edited by Emmanuel Akyeampong

Type

Label

Themes in West Africa's history, edited by Emmanuel Akyeampong

Language

eng

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Themes in West Africa's history

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

1048763722

Responsibility statement

edited by Emmanuel Akyeampong

Series statement

Western African studiesCambridge Social Sciences eBooks

Summary

There has long been a need for a new textbook on West Africa's history. This comprehensive collection brings together leading scholars on key themes from West Africa's prehistory to the present. It discusses various disciplinary approaches to West African history, provides overviews of the literature on major topics, and breaks new ground through the incorporation of original research.<br><br>Part one provides perspectives on West Africa's history from archaeology, ecology and culture, linguistics, and oral traditions. Part two provides longue duree perspectives on environment, society, agency and historical change. Part three examines how economic and political developments have shaped religious expression and identity in significant ways. At the end of each chapter is a short list of recommended reading.<br><br>EMMANUEL KWAKU AKYEAMPONG is Professor of History at Harvard University--, Provided by publisher

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