The Invention of Africa – Gnosis, Philosophy, and the Order of Knowledge by V. Y. Mudimbe - 1988

Indiana University Press, 1988-05-22. First Edition. paperback. Used: Good.

Indiana University Press, 1988-05-22. Paperback. Like New.

Indiana University Press, 1988-05-22. Paperback. New.

Indiana University Press, 1988-05-22. First Edition. paperback. Used:Good.

Paperback / softback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Mudimbe addresses the multiple scholarly discourses that exist-African and non-African-concerning the meaning of Africa and being African.

Paperback / softback. New. "... groundbreaking... clear, straightforward, and economical.... seminal... " -American Anthropologist "This is a challenging book... a remarkable contribution to African intellectual history." -International Journal of African Historical Studies "Mudimbe's description of the struggles over Africa's self-invention are vivid and rewarding. From Blyden to Sartre, Temples to Senghor, Mudimbe provides a bold and versatile resume of Africa's literary inventors." -Village Voice Literary Supplement "... a landmark achievement in African studies." -Journal of Religion in Africa In this unique and provocative book, Zairean philosopher and writer V. Y. Mudimbe addresses the multiple scholarly discourses that exist-African and non-African-concerning the meaning of Africa and being African.

Indiana Univ Pr, 1988. Paperback. New. 256 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches.

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Indiana University Press (USA) , pp. 256 . Papeback. New.

Indiana University Press, 1988-05-22. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!