EAN: 9783111353333

DE GRUYTER REFERENCE AFRICA IN GLOBAL HISTORY...

This handbook places emphasis on modern contemporary times  and . It aims to emphasize the
religious  economic  political  cultural and social connections between Africa and the rest of
the world and features comparisons as well as an interdisciplinary approach in order to examine
the place of Africa in global history. This book makes an important contribution to the
discussion on the place of Africa in the world and of the world in Africa. An outstanding work
of scholarship  it powerfully demonstrates that Africa is not marginal to global concerns. Its
labor and resources have made our world  and the continent deserves our respect. ¿ Mukhtar Umar
Bunza  Professor of Social History  Usmanu Danfodiyo University  Sokoto  and Commissioner for
Higher Education  Kebbi State  Nigeria This is a deep plunge into the critical place of Africa
in global history. The handbook blends a rich set of important tapestries and analysis of the
conceptual framework of African diaspora histories  imperialism and globalization. By
foregrounding the authentic voices of African interpreters of transnational interactions and
exchanges  the Handbook demonstrates a genuine commitment to the promotion of decolonized and
indigenous knowledge on African continent and its peoples. ¿ Samuel Oloruntoba  Visiting
Research Professor  Institute of African Studies  Carleton University

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