Honour in African History (African Studies, Series Number 107)

Author: Iliffe, John

Brand: Cambridge University Press

Edition: Illustrated

Features:

• Used Book in Good Condition

Format: Illustrated

Number Of Pages: 430

EAN: 9780521837859

Release Date: 06-12-2004

Package Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches

Languages: English

Binding: Hardcover

Part Number: RKC2009127932

Details: In Africa today, inherited conceptions of "honor" can obstruct democracy, inspire resistance to tyranny, and motivate the defense of dignity in the face of AIDS. This account of the role of "honor" in African history from the fourteenth century to the present argues that it is essential to understanding past and present African behavior.