Table of Contents

Contents: Preface; The culture-development nexus; African accomplishments before the European encounter; Colonialism, Christianity and the erosion of African culture; The traditional African family; Traditional land tenure systems; Women, sexuality and property inheritance; Traditional African administrative systems; Traditional resource mobilization strategies; Traditional healthcare and healing strategies; Traditional architecture and housing; Development implications of tradition; References; Index.

About the Author

Ambe J. Njoh is Professor in the Department of Government and International Affairs, University of South Florida, USA.

Reviews

’In this volume, Dr Njoh has expertly captured the essence of African history and cultures and their centrality in Africa’s development. Scholars of development and international studies - especially African studies, would find the fresh look and perspectives on development in Africa offered in this book to be very useful. It is thought provoking, engaging and offers a platform to interrogate ideas of development in Africa.’ Valentine U. James, Fayetteville State University, USA 'The book is strongly recommended for all students interested in African development planning.' Cultural Geographies