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Muntu: African Culture of the Western World

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Klappentext In this insightful study, Jahn surveys the whole range of traditional and modern African thought expressed in religion, language, philosophy, literature, art, music, and dance. He demonstrates that African culture is evolving into a rich and independent civilization that is capable of incorporating those elements of the West that do not threaten its basic values. Zusammenfassung Over a quarter of a century has passed since Muntu was first published in English! but this landmark examination still provides one of the most in-depth looks at African and neo-African culture. In his insightful study! Janheinz Jahn surveys the whole range of traditional and modern African thought expressed in religion! language! philosophy! literature! art! music and dance. He demonstrates that African culture! far from being doomed to destruction or homogenization under the onslaught of the West! is evolving into a rich and independent civilization that is capable of incorporating those elements of the West that do not threaten its basic values. Muntu (the Bantu word for “human”) presents an invaluable insight into the foundations of the unique and vital tapestry of cultures that compromise Africa today.

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Authors Jahn, Janheinz Jahn, Jahn Janheinz
Assisted by Calvin C. Hernton (Illustration), Marjorie Grene (Translation)
Publisher External catalogues US
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 18.01.1994
 
EAN 9780802132086
ISBN 978-0-8021-3208-6
Dimensions 139 mm x 215 mm x 18 mm
Series African Culture and the Wester
African Culture and the Wester
Subjects Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous

History, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, Africa, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Relating to indigenous peoples, CULTURAL HERITAGE / African, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Ethnic Studies / African Studies

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