By linking culture and tradition with socio-economic development, this book breaks new ground in the discourse on development. It highlights the differences between Euro-centric and African culture, where concepts such as capital accumulation, entrepreneurial attitudes and material wealth are not top priority. In doing so, it dispels popular myths, stereotypes and distortions, as well as discounting misleading accounts about major aspects of African culture and traditional practices.
By linking culture and tradition with socio-economic development, this book breaks new ground in the discourse on development. It highlights the differences between Euro-centric and African culture, where concepts such as capital accumulation, entrepreneurial attitudes and material wealth are not top priority. In doing so, it dispels popular myths, stereotypes and distortions, as well as discounting misleading accounts about major aspects of African culture and traditional practices.
Ambe J. Njoh is Professor in the Department of Government and International Affairs, University of South Florida, USA.
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Contents: Preface The culture-development nexus African accomplishments before the European encounter Colonialism, Christianity and the erosion of African culture The traditional African family Traditional land tenure systems Women, sexuality and property inheritance Traditional African administrative systems Traditional resource mobilization strategies Traditional healthcare and healing strategies Traditional architecture and housing Development implications of tradition References Index.
Contents: Preface The culture-development nexus African accomplishments before the European encounter Colonialism, Christianity and the erosion of African culture The traditional African family Traditional land tenure systems Women, sexuality and property inheritance Traditional African administrative systems Traditional resource mobilization strategies Traditional healthcare and healing strategies Traditional architecture and housing Development implications of tradition References Index.
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