African Words, African Voices: Critical Practices in Oral History

Book Overview

Until the advent of African independence, Africans were not considered fitting subjects for historical research and their words, voices, and experiences were largely absent from the continent's history.

In 13 lively and provocative essays focusing on all areas of Sub-Saharan Africa, oral sources are seen as a way to restore African expression to African history. African Words, African Voices evokes the richness and relevance of oral sources...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253214688
• ISBN13: 9780253214683
• Release Date: November 2001
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"