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Rochester Studies in African History and the Diaspora Reeks

Deze serie duikt in het rijke weefsel van de Afrikaanse geschiedenis en de uitgestrekte Afrikaanse diaspora. Het onderzoekt de ingewikkelde gebeurtenissen, culturen en maatschappelijke structuren die het continent en zijn nakomelingen over de hele wereld hebben gevormd. Door vaak over het hoofd geziene verhalen te onthullen, bieden deze werken een kritische beschouwing van zowel vroegere als huidige realiteiten. Het is essentiële lectuur voor iedereen die op zoek is naar een dieper begrip van Afrika's blijvende nalatenschap en zijn wereldwijde invloed.

Race, Decolonization, and Global Citizenship in South Africa
Nigerian Pentecostalism
African Migration Narratives
Not so plain as Black and White
Plantation Slavery in the Sokoto Caliphate
Humor, Silence, and Civil Society in Nigeria

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  • Humor, Silence, and Civil Society in Nigeria

    • 188bladzijden
    • 7 uur lezen

    This work offers a significant exploration of civil society in Africa, contributing to broader discussions on dissent and social movements. It examines various forms of civil engagement and their implications for political and social change, positioning itself within the global context of civil society literature. The analysis highlights the unique challenges and dynamics faced by African communities, enriching the discourse on activism and civic participation.

    Humor, Silence, and Civil Society in Nigeria

  • Plantation Slavery in the Sokoto Caliphate

    A Historical and Comparative Study

    • 246bladzijden
    • 9 uur lezen
    2,4(3)Tarief

    Focusing on plantation slavery in the nineteenth-century Sokoto caliphate, this work synthesizes key debates surrounding internal African slavery and the definition of "plantation." It also explores comparative slavery, providing a nuanced understanding of the complexities and variations within the institution of slavery in Africa during this period. The book offers valuable insights into the socio-economic and cultural implications of slavery in the region.

    Plantation Slavery in the Sokoto Caliphate

  • Not so plain as Black and White

    • 272bladzijden
    • 10 uur lezen
    3,0(2)Tarief

    An exploration of the subject of Afro-Germans, which, in recent years has captured the interest of scholars across the humanities for providing insight into contemporary Germany's transformation into a multicultural society.

    Not so plain as Black and White

  • African Migration Narratives

    • 330bladzijden
    • 12 uur lezen

    Examines the representations of migration in African literature, film, and other visual media, with an eye to the stylistic features of these works as well as their contributions to debates on migration

    African Migration Narratives

  • Nigerian Pentecostalism

    • 378bladzijden
    • 14 uur lezen

    Focusing on Nigerian Pentecostals, the book explores their understanding and interaction with a spirit-filled reality, emphasizing the influence of an underlying "spell of the invisible" that shapes the movement's character. Through a multidisciplinary approach, it examines how these beliefs manifest in practices and community dynamics, offering insights into the spiritual landscape and cultural significance of Pentecostalism in Nigeria.

    Nigerian Pentecostalism

  • Race, Decolonization, and Global Citizenship in South Africa

    • 240bladzijden
    • 9 uur lezen

    Focusing on South Africa's peaceful transition to democracy, the book highlights Nelson Mandela's vision that cosmopolitan ideals are both aspirational and a moral obligation. It delves into the significance of this transition in shaping a nation and emphasizes the role of shared dreams in fostering unity and progress. Through Mandela's perspective, the narrative explores the broader implications of democracy and the responsibilities it entails for society.

    Race, Decolonization, and Global Citizenship in South Africa