Complex Interplay between Power, Politics, and African Agency

The Philosophy of Toyin Falola

Inbunden, Engelska, 2024

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Beskrivning

The Complex Interplay between Power, Politics, and African Agency: The Philosophy of Toyin Falola by Serges Djoyou Kamga examines the impact of colonialism by using Toyin Falola’s philosophy as a framework. It delves into the evolution of African political culture under colonial rule. This book offers a unique perspective on the intricate dynamics of African society, providing a deeper understanding of how power and politics have shaped African culture. Kamga emphasizes the complex interplay between these elements and highlights the significance of African voices in determining their own destiny. Using Falola’s works, this book analyzes and critiques the influence of Europe and establishes the ongoing unequal relationship between ex-colonized African countries and their imperialist colonizers. This book is highly recommended for scholars of African studies, political science, and anyone interested in African history and culture.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2024-11-07
Mått:152 x 229 x 28 mm
Vikt:795 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:396
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9781666961607

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Serges Djoyou Kamga is professor of human rights law and serves as the dean of the faculty of law at the University of the Free State.

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The Complex Interplay between Power, Politics, and African Agency: The Philosophy of Toyin Falola deepens our understanding of an Africanist’s response to the challenge of African agency in the twenty-first century. Africa’s development will remain still born if the continent refuses to take charge of its affairs through an ideological reawakening. The African renaissance is an agential imperative.

Innehållsförteckning

ForewordPrefaceIntroductionChapter 1: Studying Falola, and Its Enriching ExperienceChapter 2: Decolonial Agency, Hybridity, and ModernityChapter 3: African Politics and Nationalism in TransitionChapter 4: Coloniality and Its Ambiguities Chapter 5: Coloniality of Culture: How Colonialism Ongoing Influences Perception, Beliefs, and Values in Africa Chapter 6: Postcoloniality of Culture: Developing Awareness of How Colonialism Has Shaped Cultural ExpressionChapter 7: Memoirs of Power in the PostcolonialChapter 8: The Limit of Power and DemocracyChapter 9: Elusive Development: The Challenge of Alleviating Poverty and Achieving Prosperity and Progress in AfricaChapter 10: Gendered Politics and Agency: For a Fair and Equal Society, Women Need to Become Agents of Political ChangeChapter 11: Rethinking Knowledge: Toward Decolonizing Knowledge Production in AfricaConclusion: Imagined FutureBibliographyAbout the Author