Conceptualizations of Africa

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Conceptualizations of Africa is written by Abdul Karim Bangura and published by Springer Nature. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 3031745353 (ISBN 10) and 9783031745355 (ISBN 13).

This book discusses how Africa has been understood and defined across various academic fields. Building on the influential works of Valentin-Yves Mudimbe and more recent studies by Axel Fleisch and Rhiannon Stephens, this book bridges previous limitations by offering a comprehensive, interdisciplinary analysis. Each chapter examines the conceptualization of Africa within a specific discipline, balancing local and global perspectives, blending competing viewpoints, and providing suggestions for future research. The book will be essential for students, scholars, and researchers interested in a better understanding of the diverse and complex narratives that shape our knowledge of Africa and its intellectual heritage.