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Academic Freedom in Africa: The Struggle Rages On

Academic Freedom in Africa: The Struggle Rages On

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PhilosophyGeneral EducationGeneral Racism & Ethnic Studies

ISBN10: 1032850450
ISBN13: 9781032850450
Publisher: Routledge
Published: Oct 14 2024
Pages: 284
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This book leaves no stone unturned in its comprehensive examination of the complex challenges surrounding academic freedom in Africa.

Drawing on diverse perspectives and methodologies, it delves into the historical, philosophical, legal, and socio-political dimensions shaping academic freedom across the continent. The authors grapple with colonial legacies, tensions between Western and African notions of intellectual liberty, government authoritarianism, and institutional constraints that hinder open discourse and the pursuit of knowledge. The book highlights systemic obstacles and promising avenues for progress through case studies, comparative analysis, and empirical research, such as constitutional reforms, scholar activism, and regional networks. This thought-provoking volume offers critical insights into the state of academic freedom in Africa, emphasising the necessity of supporting African voices and agencies in the quest for meaningful intellectual autonomy.

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