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African Intellectuals in the Post-Colonial World

African Intellectuals in the Post-Colonial World

Kalua, Fetson A.

Paperback

Series: Routledge Contemporary Africa

PhilosophyGeneral Racism & Ethnic StudiesGeneral Sociology

ISBN10: 0367787768
ISBN13: 9780367787769
Publisher: Routledge
Published: Mar 31 2021
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.22 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English

This book examines the role of African intellectuals in the years since the end of colonialism, studying the contribution that has been made by such individuals, both to political causes and to development within Africa.

Studying the concept of the intellectual within an African context, this book explores the responses of such individuals to crucial issues, such as cultural identity and knowledge production. The author argues that since the end of colonialism in Africa, various, often intertwining, factors, such as nationalism and co-option, have been used by black politicians or the political elites to muddle the roles and functions of black African intellectuals. Focusing on these confused roles and functions, the book posits that, over the years, most intellectuals in Africa have found the practice of cheerleading for a political cause more productive than making valuable contributions towards dynamic and progressive leadership in their countries.

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