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His Master's Voice
His Master's Voice refutes the simplistic pattern of condescending criticism versus a complacent justification which often transpires from the debate on post-colonial Africa's general departure from political pluralism toward autocracy under single-party regimes. Hence, it places the debate in the historical context of statecraft and nation-building, whereby the line between pre-colonial heritage, colonial legacy and post-colonial innovations - against all appearances - has chiefly been a thin one.
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African Traditions Meeting Islam
In many communities across the world traditional beliefs and practices are passed down generations and are a feature of day-to-day life, despite the influence of outside sources. Focusing on Luo Muslims in Kenya, Dr Lawrence Oseje looks at the interaction of Islam and traditional Luo practices, especially those around death and burial. Dr Oseje’s research with Luo Muslims in Kendu Bay investigates the impact of the traditional Luo conceptualization of death with their current views, and provides new understanding of fundamental issues that affect the lives of ordinary Muslims. From his observation of this community, Oseje encourages a celebration of traditions and customs, showing that an appreciation of traditions and beliefs can help develop ministry to local communities. Dr Oseje’s findings result in a deepened understanding of cultures, how they develop from a blend of influences, and provides anthropological and missiological guidelines for cross-cultural ministry, particularly in times of bereavement.
Islam and Muslim Politics in Africa
Political liberalization and economic reform, the weakening of the state, and increased global interconnections have all had profound effects on Muslim societies and the practice of Islam in Africa. The contributors to this volume investigate and illuminate the changes that have occurred in Africa, through detailed case studies.
The Earthscan Reader in Rural-Urban Linkages
With accelerating urbanization and growing inter-dependence of rural and urban dwellers on the markets and resources they each offer, rural urban linkages have become a very important focus in recent years for research and policy relating to local and national economic development, poverty reduction and governance. The emergence of new livelihoods based on diversified income sources and mobility reflects profound social, cultural and economic transformations, and new forms of resource allocation and use. This volume collects the key contributions in the field, covering the conceptual background, the key issues and the current debates, locating different approaches in their wider intellectual and historical contexts. It also includes important recent empirical work from all the relevant geographical regions that that will be the basis for future thinking. Fifteen papers are clearly organized around the principal themes and accompanied by a valuable editorial introduction clearly setting out the issues, the arguments and the evidence. Suggestions for further reading and additional information sources are also included. Published with IIED.
Le temps des marabouts
Le temps des « Grands marabouts » a marqué un moment significatif dans la vie des sociétés musulmanes sous domination française en Afrique occidentale. Retourner vers ce passé proche et mal connu vise à répondre aux interrogations des nouvelles générations. Sous la domination française, l'islam a fait, en Afrique de l'Ouest, l'un des plus grands bonds en avant de sa longue histoire. Il est également devenu un élément identitaire majeur des sociétés soudano-sahéliennes. Il y a donc là un héritage important à évaluer. Pages de début Avant-propos Preface Introduction Première partie. Réflexions, perspectives et comparaisons 1. Marabouts et missionnaires catholiques au B...
Nation-Building, Propaganda, and Literature in Francophone Africa
What characterizes the relationship between literature and the state? Should literature serve the needs of the state by constructing national consciousness, espousing state propaganda, and molding good citizens? Or should it be dedicated to a different kind of creative social endeavor? In this important book about literature and the politics of nation-building, Dominic Thomas assesses the contributions of Francophone African writers whose works have played a key role in the recent transition to democracy in the Congo. Exploring the works of Sony Labou Tansi, Henri Lopes, and Emmanuel Dongala, among others, Thomas highlights writers intimately involved with government and politics -- whether in support of the state's vision or with the intention of articulating a more open view of citizens and society. Focusing on themes such as collaboration, reconciliation, identity, history, and memory, Nation-Building, Propaganda, and Literature in Francophone Africa elaborates a broader understanding of the circumstances of African colonization, modern African nation-state formation, and the complex cultural dynamics at work in Africa since independence.
Le Bipartisme, panacée pour la démocratie représentative?
La démocratie représentative a fait ses preuves de par le monde. Elle doit sa longévité au respect d'un certain nombre de principes clairement définis et acceptés par la majorité des femmes et des hommes vivant dans les pays de tradition démocratique. Mais elle doit aussi sa longévité à l'existence d'un contre-système expérimenté dans les pays de l'Est. Cela est si vrai que l'on découvre aujourd'hui de nombreuses tares du système libéral naguère érigé en modèle irremplaçable. Sans prétendre réinventer une démocratie sui generis, la Guinée se doit de chercher le modèle démocratique de sa convenance. Celui-ci doit intégrer les réalités sociopolitiques du pays. Fo...
