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African Intellectuals in the Post-colonial World (Paperback)
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African Intellectuals in the Post-colonial World (Paperback)
Series: Routledge Contemporary Africa
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This book examines the role of African intellectuals in the years
since the end of colonialism, studying the contribution that has
been made by such individuals, both to political causes and to
development within Africa. Studying the concept of the
"intellectual" within an African context, this book explores the
responses of such individuals to crucial issues, such as cultural
identity and knowledge production. The author argues that since the
end of colonialism in Africa, various, often intertwining, factors,
such as nationalism and co-option, have been used by black
politicians or the political elites to muddle the roles and
functions of black African intellectuals. Focusing on these
confused roles and functions, the book posits that, over the years,
most intellectuals in Africa have found the practice of
"cheerleading" for a political cause more productive than making
valuable contributions towards dynamic and progressive leadership
in their countries. This book will be of interest to students and
scholars of African studies, politics, and development studies.
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