The African Predicament and the American Experience: A Tale of Two Edens

by Ali A. Mazrui

Mazrui examines the importance of Africa--historically, culturally, and economically--in the development of the West, particularly the United States. And he contrasts this demonstrable importance with the combination of neglect and malice directed at Africa and those of African descent by the West and by the United States in particular.

As Mazrui illustrates throughout, this is a tale of two Edens: Africa as the Eden of Lost Innocence and...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275978281
• ISBN13: 9780275978280
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.5"