Readings for African Politics from an African perspective

Chris Nshimbi Discussion

I'm preparing a reading list for a course on African politics for honors/masters students and would like to dedicate a session or two in the course to African politics from an African perspective. What (introductory) texts (books, book chapters, journal articles, etc.) could I use/give to students for this purpose? Any recommendations?

Thank you.

 

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Looking for Transwonderland—Saro-Wiwa
My First Coup D'Etat—Mahama
Infidel—Hirsi
The Orchard of Lost Souls—Mohamed
And Hone Was Kariakoo—Vassanji
Every Day in for the Thief—Cole

once you have your syllabus, I'd love a copy.
Thank you, Brooks Goddard, goddard@rcn.com

Chris,

It might interest you to know that in March we will publish "The Political Thought of African Independence: An Anthology of Sources", edited by Gregory Smulewicz-Zucker. Our book, which offers original texts written by Africans between 1841 and 1967, is designed for use in undergraduate history and political science courses. We anticipate that it will run to c. 300 pp. and cost c. $40 in paperback.

If you're interested, please contact me at the email address below and I'll gladly to provide you with more information.

Best wishes,

Rick
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Rick Todhunter
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Very interested, though no email address there

Hi Toby,

That was boneheaded of me, wasn't it? My email address is rickt@hackettpublishing.com

I'm pleased to have your interest in our forthcoming book. Shoot me an email if you have questions about it or would like to talk further.

All best,

Rick
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Rick Todhunter
Senior Editor
Hackett Publishing Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 390007
Cambridge, MA 02139
PH: 617-234-0374
FX: 617-661-8703
www.hackettpublishing.com

Dear All,

Thank you for your valued suggestions.

Rick Todhunter, I'd indeed be interested in the said forthcoming volume. Please furnish me with more information.

Best regards,

Chris.

One good place to begin your course with Adu Boahen's book--or an excerpt form his book--"An African Perspective on Coloniailsm. Your students might enjoy exploring the blog sites for African affairs by Africans: Pambazuka News has been a favorite of mine: http://www.pambazuka.org/

Barbara B. Brown
Outreach Director, African Studies Center
Boston University