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Africa in World History: From Prehistory to the Present |  | Authors: Jonathan T. Reynolds, Erik Gilbert
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Pages: 416
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7 x 0.7
ISBN: 0130929077
Dewey Decimal Number: 960
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Rather than the typical treatment of isolation, this comprehensive survey provides a view of African history in the wider context of World History. The volume illustrates how Africans have influenced regions beyond the continent's borders, how they have been influenced from outside, and how internal African developments can be compared and contrasted to those elsewhere in the world. Identifying and presenting key debates within the field of African History, this volume encourages readers to address many oversimplified myths regarding the continent and its people. Topics include Africa and human origins, the geography and environment, north and northeast Africa in early world history, migrations, technology and culture in ancient Africa, the early Christian world, the spread of Islam, slavery and the creation of the Atlantic world, colonialism and Africa resistance, modern Africa in the global industrial economy, political change in the time of colonialism, African culture in the modern world, politics in the era of decolonization and independence and contemporary Africa. For individuals interested in a comprehensive and contemporary survey of African History.
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 brilliant April 5, 2005
Ichewkola (Ghana/Boston)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I found this to be a excellent introduction to African History. The authors present the complexity of African History very well and do so in a way that is respectful to Africans. I especially appriciated the attention to common mistakes about Africa.
Body-State Metaphor March 17, 2004
clopha deshotel (Bridgeport CT)
6 out of 9 found this review helpful
I began looking at the dramatic changes in Tanzania with several Middle School students when a parent suggested this book by Reynolds. It is certainly a good read. Our first exposure to the world's oldest political metaphor (body-state metaphor of Aesop's Fable BELLY and the MEMBERS) came through a friend in Cameroon, another influential ex-colony. The list goes on and it was hard for us to pick a favorite chapter. We will place this one next to our most popular non-textbook.
 Africa in World History Review March 2, 2005
S. Landes
8 out of 12 found this review helpful
This book is good, except it does not use the most academic language. It seems to be for high school or middle school readers rather than college or beyond.
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