Tradition, Culture and Development in Africa: Historical Lessons for Modern Development Planning

By Ambe J Njoh

By linking culture and tradition with socio-economic development, this book breaks new ground in the discourse on development. It highlights the differences between Euro-centric and African culture, where concepts such as capital accumulation, entrepreneurial attitudes and material wealth are not top priority. In doing so, it dispels popular myths, stereotypes and distortions, as well as discounting misleading accounts about major aspects of African culture and traditional practices.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138262692
• ISBN13: 9781138262690
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"