| Afrocentricity: The Theory of Social Change Revised and Exp Edition Contributor(s): Asante, Molefi Kete (Author) |
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ISBN: 0913543799 ISBN-13: 9780913543795 Publisher: African American Images OUR PRICE: $20.85 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2003 Annotation: Discussed in this cross-disciplinary work is the theory of "Afrocentricity," which mandates that Africans be viewed as subjects rather than objects and is driven by the question "Is it in the best interest of African people? This book looks at how this philosophy, ethos, and worldview gives Africans a better understanding of how to interpret issues affecting their communities. History, psychology, sociology, literature, economics, and education are explored, including discussions on Washingtonianism, Garveyism, Du Bois, Malcolm X, race and identity, Marxism, and breakthrough strategies. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies - Social Science | Black Studies (global) |
| Dewey: 305.896 |
| LCCN: 2003283942 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.4" W x 8.4" (0.50 lbs) 172 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The central topic of this cross-disciplinary work is the theory of "Afrocentricity," which mandates that Africans be viewed as subjects rather than objects; and looks at how this philosophy, ethos, and world view gives Africans a better understanding of how to interpret issues affecting their communities. History, psychology, sociology, literature, economics, and education are explored, including discussions on Washingtonianism, Garveyism, Du Bois, Malcolm X, race and identity, Marxism, and breakthrough strategies. |