Ordering Africa

Discover the transformative impact of anthropology on colonial Africa with this insightful volume, published by Manchester University Press in 2010. This BRAND NEW book, with ISBN 9780719082122, offers a pioneering comparative overview that delves into the essential role of anthropology during this pivotal historical period. Explore essays that investigate metropolitan research institutes, showcasing Africans as ethnographers, while also examining the transnational dimensions of knowledge production. This collection consolidates and pushes forward a variety of new research questions that focus on the intricate politics of imperial knowledge. Whether you're an academic or a history enthusiast, this book is a crucial resource for understanding the complexities of anthropology in a colonial context. Increase your knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of how cultural narratives were shaped by colonial influences. With free shipping available, your order will arrive within six weeks. Please note that once your order is confirmed, cancellation is not possible. Dive into this important academic work today and enrich your library with valuable insights into the interplay between anthropology and imperial power.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719082122
Year: 2010
Publisher: Manchester University Press


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provides the first comparative overview of the role of anthropology in colonial Africa. With essays exploring metropolitan research institutes, Africans as ethnographers and the transnational features of knowledge production, this volume both consolidates and extends a range of new research questions focusing on the politics of imperial knowledge. -- .