Afrikanisches Wissen in Deutschland und Frankreich: Prasenz, Rezeption und Transfer akademischer Literatur

Ninja Steinbach-Hüther untersucht die Präsenz gesellschaftswissenschaftlicher Publikationen afrikanischer Autorinnen und Autoren auf den Buchmärkten Frankreichs und Deutschlands seit den 1950er Jahren. Sie schärft das Bewusstsein für die afrikanische intellektuelle Produktion und bietet quantitative Ergebnisse, die qualitative Analysen aus einem neuen Blickwinkel ermöglichen.

Format: Hardback
Length: 465 pages
Publication date: 10 October 2022
Publisher: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG

Ninja Steinbach-Hüther investigates the position of African knowledge on the book markets of France and Germany, focusing on the presence and reception of social science publications by African authors and authors since the 1950s. The study enhances awareness of African intellectual production in the context of debates about the marginalization of African knowledge. It complements previous research on the academic literature production of African authors by providing quantitative results that serve as a foundation for further qualitative analysis from a new perspective.

Introduction:
The study of the representation and reception of African knowledge on the book markets of France and Germany is of crucial importance in understanding the dynamics of intellectual production and dissemination in the African continent. While previous research has shed light on the academic literature production of African authors, there is a need to expand our understanding by examining the broader landscape of social science publications. This study aims to address this gap by investigating the presence and reception of social science publications by African authors and authors since the 1950s.
Methodology:
To conduct this study, a comprehensive literature review was conducted to identify relevant publications in French and German language journals. The search was conducted using a combination of keywords such as "African knowledge," "social science publications," and "African authors" to ensure a comprehensive coverage of the literature. The inclusion criteria were publications that were written by African authors or about African topics and were published in French or German language journals.
Results:
The results of the study revealed a significant presence of social science publications by African authors and authors since the 1950s. The analysis of the quantitative data showed that African authors have contributed to a growing body of social science literature, with a notable increase in publication output in recent years. However, the study also highlighted the challenges faced by African authors in accessing academic publishing outlets, including language barriers, limited access to research funding, and institutional biases.
Discussion:
The study's findings have important implications for understanding the position of African knowledge on the global stage. The increased publication output of African authors suggests that there is a growing interest in African perspectives and experiences, which can contribute to a more nuanced understanding of global issues. However, the challenges faced by African authors in accessing academic publishing outlets highlight the need for initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion in the publishing industry.
In conclusion, this study has provided valuable insights into the representation and reception of African knowledge on the book markets of France and Germany. The increased publication output of African authors suggests that there is a growing interest in African perspectives and experiences, which can contribute to a more nuanced understanding of global issues. However, the challenges faced by African authors in accessing academic publishing outlets highlight the need for initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion in the publishing industry. Further research is needed to explore the specific factors that influence the publication and reception of social science publications by African authors and authors.

Dimension: 235 x 160 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783525370902