ISBN:
9780253012753
,
0253012759
,
9780253012722
,
0253012724
Language:
English
Pages:
xxvii, 224 pages
,
21 cm
Edition:
U.S. ed.
DDC:
960.33
Keywords:
Civilization, Modern
;
Philosophy, African
;
Africa Economic policy
;
Africa Social conditions
;
Africa Social life and customs
;
Africa Politics and government
;
Africa Civilization
;
Subsaharisches Afrika
;
Modernisierung
;
Globalisierung
Description / Table of Contents:
Why Africa must get on board the modernity expressThe sticky problem of individualismThe knowledge society and its rewardsCount, measure, and count againProcess, not outcome : why trusting your leader, godfather, ethnic group, or chief may not best secure your advantageAgainst the philosophy of limits : installing a culture of hope.
Note:
Originally published: Ibadan, Nigeria : Bookcraft, 2011
,
Includes index