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Paperback. This text explores how Afro-Brazilians define their Africanness through Candomble and Quilombo models, and construct paradigms of blackness with influences from US-based perspectives, through the vectors of public rituals, carnival, drama, poetry, and hip hop." Num Pages: 267 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AB; AS; JFC; JFSL; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 216 x 20. Weight in Grams: 356.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st ed. 2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349436224
ISBN
9781349436224
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.15

Paperback. Num Pages: 280 pages, 30 plates. BIC Classification: 1H; AVGH; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 149 x 21. Weight in Grams: 486.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
280
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1981
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226103457
ISBN
9780226103457
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 28.88

Paperback. Num Pages: 227 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; JP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 388.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
228
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781403966346
ISBN
9781403966346
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.98

Paperback. The authors of this collection interrogate the political health of African political parties and evaluate the theory and practice of party functions, ideology and structure. Editor(s): Salih, M. A. Mohamed; Ahmed, Abdel Ghaffar Mohamed. Series: OSSREA. Num Pages: 392 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; GTB; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 135 x 20. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Pluto Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745320373
ISBN
9780745320373
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 31.40

Hardcover. Series: Rochester Studies in African History and the Diaspora. 330 pages, 23, 23 black and white. A look at the ambiguous experience of black security force personnel in white minority ruled colonial Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1HFMW; 3JJ; HBJH; HBTQ; JFSL3; JKSW1. Dimension: 232 x 160 x 32. Weight: 638.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of Rochester Press
Number of pages
330
Condition
New
SKU
V9781580463805
ISBN
9781580463805
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 150.43

Paperback. Bringing together canonical philosophical texts from African, African--American, Afro--Caribbean, and Black European thinkers, this major new anthology is designed to serve both as a textbook and as the authoritative reference volume in Africana philosophical and cultural studies. Editor(s): Eze, Emmanuel Chukwudi. Series: Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies. Num Pages: 512 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1D; 1H; 1KBB; HPD; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 174 x 29. Weight in Grams: 866.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
512
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631203384
ISBN
9780631203384
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 52.96

Paperback. For over two centuries, Western scholars have discussed African philosophy and culture, often in disparaging, condescending terms, and always from an alien European perspective. This book demonstrates the potential for the development of African philosophy and even African traditional medicine. Series: Ohio RIS Africa Series. Num Pages: 172 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; JFC; MM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 12. Weight in Grams: 259.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1988
Publisher
Ohio University Press United States
Number of pages
172
Condition
New
SKU
V9780896801523
ISBN
9780896801523
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 28.42

Hardcover. Editor(s): Obiakor, Festus E.; Gordon, Jacob U. Num Pages: 138 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GPS; JNK; JNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 264 x 187 x 15. Weight in Grams: 556.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
138
Condition
New
SKU
V9781590336830
ISBN
9781590336830
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 79.61
€ 55.92

Hardback. Series: African Expressive Cultures. Num Pages: 364 pages, 35 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1HFMW; AVG; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 30. Weight in Grams: 640.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
364
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253017680
ISBN
9780253017680
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 97.58

Hardback. Series: New African Histories. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFDY; HBJH; JPQB; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 22. Weight in Grams: 640.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Ohio University Press United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780821422380
ISBN
9780821422380
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 96.43

Paperback. Series: New African Histories. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFDY; HBJH; JPQB; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 207 x 230 x 23. Weight in Grams: 482.
Publisher
Ohio University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780821422397
ISBN
9780821422397
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 35.00

Paperback. Details African populations in motion Editor(s): Kane, Abdoulaye; Leedy, Todd H. Num Pages: 316 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; GTB; JFFN; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 235 x 21. Weight in Grams: 442.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
316
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253005762
ISBN
9780253005762
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.93

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253221544
ISBN
9780253221544
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.29

Hardcover. This work attempts to provide short profiles of Africa's leaders and their main challengers. It concentrates on the presidents and military rulers in power and those most likely to replace them. Each profile has a short assessment of their character and career followed by a life history. Num Pages: 272 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1H; 3JM; GTB; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 142 x 19. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810840195
ISBN
9780810840195
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 126.72

Paperback. Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; JFSK. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 229 x 150 x 14. Weight in Grams: 366.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816649167
ISBN
9780816649167
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.12

Hardback. Num Pages: 196 pages, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1H; GTF; JPB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 417.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
196
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442239524
ISBN
9781442239524
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 132.22

Hardback. African Independence is a dynamic discussion of how Africa shapes world events today. Tukufu Zuberi weaves interview excerpts and stories from many Africans he has met-from refugees to heads of state-with key events in African history to show the importance of understanding Africa today. Num Pages: 210 pages, 54 black & white halftones, 8 maps. BIC Classification: 1H; 1KBB; 3JM; HBJH; HBLW3; JPS; RGCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 432.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
210
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442216419
ISBN
9781442216419
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 51.78

paperback. African immigration to North America has been increasing. This title focuses on new understandings and insights concerning the presence and relevance of African immigrant religious communities in the US. It describes key social and historical aspects of African immigrant religion in the US and builds a conceptual framework for theory and analysis. Editor(s): Olupona, Jacob K.; Gemignani, Regina. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GTB; HRA; JFFN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 22. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814762127
ISBN
9780814762127
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.71

Hardback. Cultural Dynamics of Tourism. 352 pages, 37, 32 black and white, 5 line drawing. Editor(s): Van Beek, Walter. Africa is a 'theme park' for Western tourists to experience untouched wilderness, untamed nature, and truly 'authentic' cultures, where the hosts, too, are part of a discourse about the 'other' and ourselves, about wildness, danger and roots. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1H; GTB; JFFP; KNSG. Dimension: 263 x 184 x 28. Weight: 936.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
James Currey
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847010490
ISBN
9781847010490
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 114.97

Paperback. Utilizing almost 40 years' work, Andrew Smith presents a detailed portrait of modern herdsmen and their historical antecedents. Following the assumption that Africa has never been isolated from the rest of the world, Smith illuminates key topics ranging from material culture and rituals, to future prospects for pastoralists. Series: African Archaeology Series. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 229 x 18. Weight in Grams: 424.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780759107489
ISBN
9780759107489
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 73.36

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