African Youth in the Context of 21st Century Cultural Dislocation: A Peep into Nigeria

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The Humanities and the Dynamics of African Culture in the 21st Century

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

2017

Subjects

Humanities -- Africa, Africa -- Social conditions -- 21st century

Abstract

This is a chapter in The Humanities and the Dynamics of African Culture in the 21st Century; book description:

That Africa is at a crossroads in an increasingly globalised world is indisputable. Equally unassailable is the fact that the humanities, as a broad field of intellection, research and learning in Africa, appears to have been pigeonholed in debates of relevance in the development aspirations of many African nations. Historical experiences and contemporary research outputs indicate, however, that the humanities, in its various shades, is critical to Africa’s capacity to respond effectively to such problems as security, corruption, political ineptitude, poverty, superstition, and HIV/AIDS, among many other mounting challenges which confront the people of Africa. The vibrancy and resilience of Africa’s cultures, against these and other odds of globalisation episodes in the course of our history, demand the focused attention of academia to exploit their relevance to contemporary issues.

This collection provides a comprehensive overview of issues in the humanities at the turn of the 21st century, which create a veritable platform for the global redefinition and understanding of Africa’s rich cultures and traditions. Such areas covered include ruminations in metaphysics and psychology, pathos and ethos, cinematic and literary connections, and historical conceptualisations.

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https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/39307

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