Honour in African HistoryCAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS978-05-2154-685-097805215468502005-01-01English (United States)430SoftcoverBook profileEnglish (United States)
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Honour in African History
- Genre
- History
- 2005
- first published
- English
- language
- 1
- edition in English
- 430
- pages
In Africa today, inherited conceptions of " honor" can obstruct democracy, inspire resistance to tyranny, and motivate the defense of dignity in the face of AIDS. This account of the role of " honor" in African history from the fourteenth century to the present argues that it is essential to understanding past and present African behavior.
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1 edition · sort: newestHonour in African HistoryCAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS978-05-2154-685-097805215468502005-01-01English (United States)430Softcover