The Invention of Africa: Gnosis, Philosophy, and the Order of Knowledge (African Systems of Thought) by Mudimbe, V. Y

Indiana University Press, 1988-05-22. Paperback. Acceptable. 0.8000 in x 9.1000 in x 6.1000 in. First 40 pages contain pen notes and underlining.

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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.