Africa in Global History - (De Gruyter Reference) by Toyin Falola & Mohammed Bashir Salau (Paperback)

About the Book

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Book Synopsis

This handbook places emphasis on modern/contemporary times, and offers relevant sophisticated and comprehensive overviews. It aims to emphasize the religious, economic, political, cultural and social connections between Africa and the rest of the world and features comparisons as well as an interdisciplinary approach in order to examine the place of Africa in global history.

"This book makes an important contribution to the discussion on the place of Africa in the world and of the world in Africa. An outstanding work of scholarship, it powerfully demonstrates that Africa is not marginal to global concerns. Its labor and resources have made our world, and the continent deserves our respect." - Mukhtar Umar Bunza, Professor of Social History, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, and Commissioner for Higher Education, Kebbi State, Nigeria

"This is a deep plunge into the critical place of Africa in global history. The handbook blends a rich set of important tapestries and analysis of the conceptual framework of African diaspora histories, imperialism and globalization. By foregrounding the authentic voices of African interpreters of transnational interactions and exchanges, the Handbook demonstrates a genuine commitment to the promotion of decolonized and indigenous knowledge on African continent and its peoples." - Samuel Oloruntoba, Visiting Research Professor, Institute of African Studies, Carleton University

Review Quotes

"Ein wichtiger Bd., der hilft, einen Teil des globalen Südens besser zu verstehen, der Gesicht und Weg der Kirche im 21. Jh. entscheidend prägen wird." Christoph Stenschke in: Theologische Revue, März 2023

About the Author

Toyin Falola, University of Texas; Mohammed Bashir Salau, University of Mississippi, U.S.A.