Ambe J. Njoh

Tradition, Culture and Development in Africa

Historical Lessons for Modern Development Planning

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

By linking culture and tradition with socio-economic development, this book breaks new ground in the discourse on development. It highlights the differences between Euro-centric and African culture, where concepts such as capital accumulation, entrepreneurial attitudes and material wealth are not top priority. In doing so, it dispels popular myths, stereotypes and distortions, as well as discounting misleading accounts about major aspects of African culture and traditional practices.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Routledge
• Seitenzahl: 242
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. November 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 240mm x 161mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 531g
• ISBN-13: 9780754648840
• ISBN-10: 0754648842
• Artikelnr.: 66518569

Autorenporträt

Ambe J. Njoh is Professor in the Department of Government and International Affairs, University of South Florida, USA.

Inhaltsangabe

Contents: Preface
The culture-development nexus
African accomplishments before the European encounter
Colonialism, Christianity and the erosion of African culture
The traditional African family
Traditional land tenure systems
Women, sexuality and property inheritance
Traditional African administrative systems
Traditional resource mobilization strategies
Traditional healthcare and healing strategies
Traditional architecture and housing
Development implications of tradition
References
Index.

Rezensionen

'In this volume, Dr Njoh has expertly captured the essence of African history and cultures and their centrality in Africa's development. Scholars of development and international studies - especially African studies, would find the fresh look and perspectives on development in Africa offered in this book to be very useful. It is thought provoking, engaging and offers a platform to interrogate ideas of development in Africa.' Valentine U. James, Fayetteville State University, USA 'The book is strongly recommended for all students interested in African development planning.' Cultural Geographies