Bonaventure Mvé Ondo

Gebundenes Buch

Wisdom and Initiation in Gabon

A Philosophical Analysis of Fang Tales, Myths, and Legends

Beschreibung

In Wisdom and Initiation in Gabon, Bonaventure Mvé Ondo argues that Fang tales, myths, and legends are components of the foundation of a worldview that sustains and protects a unique, historical Fang identity. The lessons transmitted from generation to generation by these marvelous stories are, Mvé Ondo argues, central to living lives that reflect and perpetuate the eternal truths of the Fang experience.

Autor

Bonaventure Mvé Ondo was born near the city of Oyem in the Gabonese Fang heartland, and is the author of several books that explore Fang history and culture. He served as the rector of Omar Bongo University in Libreville, Gabon, and most recently as vice-rector of the Association of Francophone Universities. In 2013, he was inducted into the French Legion of Honor for his contributions to the advancement of Francophone education. James F. Barnes is professor of political science at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. He is the author of Gabon: Beyond the Colonial Legacy and co-editor with Michael Reed of Culture, Politics and Ecology in the Gabonese Rainforest. He has also authored several commentaries and articles on Gabonese politics.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Lexington Books
• Seitenzahl: 178
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Dezember 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 417g
• ISBN-13: 9780739181447
• ISBN-10: 0739181440
• Artikelnr.: 39339172