The Human Factor In Changing Africa

By Melville J. Herskovits

Book Overview

""The Human Factor In Changing Africa"" is a book written by Melville J. Herskovits, an American anthropologist, which explores the role of human agency in shaping the social, economic, and political changes taking place in Africa during the mid-20th century. Herskovits argues that traditional African societies were not static or unchanging, but were instead dynamic and adaptable, responding to external pressures and internal needs. He also emphasizes the importance of understanding the cultural context of African societies, and the need to avoid imposing Western values and institutions on them. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the impact of colonialism on African societies, the role of education and religion in shaping African identities, and the challenges of modernization and development. Through his analysis, Herskovits seeks to provide a nuanced and complex understanding of the forces driving change in Africa, and to highlight the agency and resilience of African people in the face of external pressures and internal challenges.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163826529
• ISBN13: 9781163826522
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 572 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"