Africa: From Colonialism to Independence (AsanteBrako Political Series)

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Authoritatively and comprehensively compiled, this book, Africa: From Colonialism to Independence, offers a wide-ranging account of the political history of Africa, from pre-colonial times through colonial rule to the period of attainment of political independence. It sheds much light on the traditional political institutions that prevailed on the continent prior to the advent of colonial rule and how they were transformed by the systems of colonial administration as well as the new set of political institutions that emerged following the resistance to colonialism. The book covers all the geographical parts of Africa in a systematic order such that it will be found useful by readers in all geographical locations on the continent and beyond.

The book gives penetrating descriptions of the colonial policies of all the major colonial powers and dilates on the positive and negative impacts of colonialism on the African subjects and African political institutions as well. It also gives a vivid account of the struggles by the Africans to get rid of the European hegemony. This straightforward, illustrated and factual text allows the reader to access personalities and events on the African continent during the period under review.

In fact, the book Africa: From Colonialism to Independence is an authentic reference material for the avid reader, students and tutors of African political history as well as those who are enthusiastic to know more about African politics.

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Weight 0.5 kg
Pages

264

Year Published

2015

ISBN

978 9988 219147

Format

Paperback

Isaac Brako

Isaac Brako is a Senior Lecturer and a former Head of the Department of Political Science Education at the University of Education, Winneba. He is a professionally trained teacher and holds a Ph.D from the University of Education, Winneba. Isaac obtained both the Master of Philosophy and Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of Ghana, Legon.

He has co-authored twenty books, two book chapters and a number of articles published in academic journals. This is the twenty-first book he has authored. The author has taught at the basic, secondary and tertiary levels of education for over three and a half decades now. He makes appearances on radio and television and sometimes too participates in a variety of discussions on political and social issues through phone calls.

Kwame Asah-Asante

Kwame Asah-Asante holds a Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science from the University of Ghana, Legon, where he is currently lecturing as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Political Science. He also holds Diploma in Journalism from the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ). He sometimes teaches as a Directing Staff at the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC). The author has co-authored seven books and also has two book chapters and many published articles in academic journals.

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