Mistaking Africa: Curiosities and Inventions of the American Mind

by Curtis A. Keim

Book Overview

For most Americans, the mention of Africa immediately conjures up images of safaris, wild animals, strangely dressed "tribesmen," and impenetrable jungles. Few think to question these perceptions or... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813343860
• ISBN13: 9780813343860
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.8"

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A must for anyone who wants to know what the real Africa is

'Spearchuckers' who dance around fires, elephants and lions trampling through Jungles, all are examples of the most obvious exaggerations Americans have come to believe in about Africa due to so many Hollywood movies and lurid novel depictions. Now in an updated and expanded second edition, "Mistaking Africa: Curiosities and Inventions of the American Mind" is a look at the myths, legends, and flat our lies that so many so often hear about the continent that holds the cradle of civilization on its shores. Covering all misconceptions to common myth to advertisement's use of Africa to move products, "Mistaking Africa" is a must for anyone who wants to know what the real Africa is.