{"product_id":"transformations-in-africana-studies-history-theory-and-epistemology-9781032277479","title":"Transformations in Africana Studies: History, Theory, and Epistemology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAfricana Studies is a multidisciplinary field that has evolved over the last fifty years to advance knowledge about Africa and the African diaspora. It has sought to challenge hegemonic Western epistemologies and Africanize knowledge in all fields of human endeavor. This book explores the foundations, theories, and methods of Africana Studies, and its interactions with popular culture, Women's Studies, and other area studies. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 300 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 07 February 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe field of Africana Studies, a multidisciplinary endeavor that has evolved over the past fifty years, has emerged as a vital intellectual pursuit for the production of knowledge about Africa and the African diaspora. This book serves as an introduction to this rich discipline, exploring its development and significance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThroughout much of scholarly history, hegemonic Western epistemologies have disregarded the authenticity of African indigenous ways of knowing. However, the post-colonial era has witnessed a steady and deliberate effort to broaden the horizons of knowledge about black people and their societies. This expansion has aimed to Africanize various fields of human endeavor, ensuring that black perspectives and experiences are included in the broader narrative.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReflecting on the evolution of Africana Studies, this book examines how the discipline has transformed and reinvented itself in its quest to advance knowledge about the African world. Contributors delve into the foundations of Africana Studies, exploring its key theories and methods of knowledge production. They also examine how Africana Studies interacts with popular culture, Women's Studies, and other area studies such as Ethnic and Afro-Latinix Studies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy drawing upon insights from a diverse range of disciplines, including history, religion, literature, art, sociology, and philosophy, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of Africana Studies. It will be an invaluable resource for students and researchers interested in Africa and Africana Studies, providing a rich tapestry of perspectives and insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 580g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 234 x 156 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032277479\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44105096134906,"sku":"9781032277479","price":37.12,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1676037691840_book.jpg?v=1676565451","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/transformations-in-africana-studies-history-theory-and-epistemology-9781032277479","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}