Mistaking Africa: Misconceptions and Inventions

For many in the west, the mention of Africa immediately conjures up images of safaris, ferocious animals,...
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Author: Curtis Keim
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Mistaking Africa: Misconceptions and Inventions by Keim, Curtis

Mistaking Africa: Misconceptions and Inventions

€109,32

Mistaking Africa: Misconceptions and Inventions

€109,32
Author: Curtis Keim
Format: Paperback
Language: English

For many in the west, the mention of Africa immediately conjures up images of safaris, ferocious animals, sparsely dressed "tribesmen," and impenetrable jungles. Newspaper headlines rarely touch on Africa, but when they do, they often mention authoritarian rule, corruption, genocide, devastating illnesses, or civil war. Advertising, movies, amusement parks, cartoons, and many other corners of society all convey strong mental images of the continent that together form a collective consciousness. Few think to question these perceptions or how they came to be so deeply lodged in western minds.

Mistaking Africa looks at the historical evolution of this mind-set and examines the role that popular media plays in its creation. The authors address the most prevalent myths and preconceptions and demonstrate how these prevent a true understanding of the enormously diverse peoples and cultures of Africa. Updated throughout, the fifth edition considers images of Africa from across the world and provides new analysis of what Africans are doing themselves to rewrite the stories of their continent, particularly through social and digital media.

Mistaking Africa is an important book for African studies courses and for anyone interested in unraveling misperceptions about the continent.

Author: Curtis Keim, Carolyn Somerville
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 12/28/2021
Pages: 206
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.46d
ISBN: 9780367775971

About the Author

Curtis Keim is Professor Emeritus of History at Moravian College. He is a recipient of the College's Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching and he is coauthor of African Reflections: Art from Northeastern Zaire and coeditor of The Scramble for Art in Central Africa.Carolyn Somerville is Associate Professor of Political Science at Hunter College, CUNY. She is the author of Drought and Aid in the Sahel and coauthor of Women's Realities, Women's Choices.




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