Muntu: African Culture of the Western World

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.

Product details

• 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