African studies : the ambiguity of ownership and originality
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Melber, Henning
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Cambridge University Press
Abstract
Arowosegbe‟s article is a welcome invitation to reconsider African studies by reflecting on
the dubious ambiguities of their ownership. While he dismisses Western hegemony, he also
demands acknowledgement of the relevance of Western thought to the discipline. The latent
tension and challenge to reconcile these demands are underlined by his parallel references to
knowledge production in as well as on Africa without a further clarifying distinction.
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Demands acknowledgement, Ownership, African studies
Sustainable Development Goals
Citation
Melber, H 2016, 'African studies : the ambiguity of ownership and originality', Africa, vol. 86, no. 2, pp. 347-349.