Cultural Nostalgia: A Philosophical Critique of Appeals to the Past in Theories of Re-Making Africa
The present African situation can best be described as the crisis of post-colonial Africa. Lagging behind, as it were, on all developmental fronts, Africa is regarded by many as the world’s tragedy. A common explanation for this situation is that the indigenous social culture was superimposed upon...
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| Language: | English |
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Nordic Africa Research Network
2006-12-01
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| Series: | Nordic Journal of African Studies |
| Online Access: | https://www.njas.fi/njas/article/view/31 |