African Independence How Africa Shapes the World by Tukufu Zuberi
Brand: ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD
Product Description
African Independence highlights the important role Africa has played in recent history and the significant role it will continue to play in the future of America and the globe. In a world where much of the power and wealth remains concentrated in the hands of a very few people this book looks at how the history of African independence has touched all peoplefrom refugees to heads of state. Author Tukufu Zuberi weaves exclusive interview excerpts and stories from many Africans he has met with old newsreels current news and reports and research into a larger narrative that takes readers through key events in African history and shows their importance today. The book provides context for understanding connections between events in Africa and the world such as Nigerias Boko Haram acts of war against the citizens of Nigeria and neighboring states Chinas rise as the main superpower with the largest financial connections to the African continent and the socalled war against terrorism. Zuberi is also the director of the documentary African Independence which has won awards including Best Director and Best Documentary at the San Diego Black Film Festival Best Director at The Peoples Film Festival Best African Film at the San Diego Black Film Festival and more. Both alone and together the book and film offer a deeper understanding of Africas central role in world affairs. show more
Condition : New
Author : Tukufu Zuberi
Weight : 542
Publisher : ROWMAN ampamp LITTLEFIELD
Language : English
EAN : 9781442216419
ISBN10 : 1442216417
Format : Hardback
Date of Publication : 20120719
Place of Publication : Lanham MD United States
Pagination : 210
Dimensions : 161 X 236 X 18mm