{"product_id":"a-college-introduction-to-african-centered-theory-selected-readings-in-africana-studies-paperback","title":"A College Introduction to African-centered Theory: Selected Readings in Africana Studies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSekhmet Ra Em Kht Maat\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA College Introduction to African-centered Theory: Selected Readings in Africana Studies \u003c\/em\u003eprovides students with a compilation of scholarly works on Africana studies, African-centered theoretical models, and African-centered schools of thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe anthology is comprised of foundational readings used widely within Africana studies and four new writings by scholars in the discipline. Part I provides readers with an overview of the origins, demands, and challenges surrounding the struggle to bring about and sustain Africana studies in the American academy. The readings in Part II introduce students to worldview, cosmology, and epistemology as the foundational ideas for African-centered theory. Parts III, IV, and V explore three African-centered schools of thought: Association for the Study of Classical African Civilizations, African-centered Psychology, and The Temple School of Thought. The final reading shows how African-centered theory can continue to address pressing needs of Africana people in the 21st century and serve as a method for the liberation of political prisoners and other incarcerated people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout, section introductions provide a brief historical, conceptual, and biographical framework through which to view the readings. Terms, concepts, and thinkers of importance are identified to help students build an African-centered vocabulary and become familiar with meaningful contributors to the discipline. The anthology includes discussion questions to support student learning and inspire lively discussion and thoughtful reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngaging and comprehensive, A College Introduction to African-centered Theory is an excellent resource for undergraduate courses in Africana studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.27 x 10 x 8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 30, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42097858019463,"sku":"9781793516817","price":99.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/2f195d34f825f9395b5b0b76ee8f2ba1.webp?v=1732356807","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/a-college-introduction-to-african-centered-theory-selected-readings-in-africana-studies-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}