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Explore the vital connection between African literature and social theory with this comprehensive collection from Routledge. While social theory regarding Africa has often overlooked literary contributions, this work recognizes that African writers act as some of the continent's most significant social thinkers. Their works serve as essential sources for analyzing social thought and building new theories both within and outside the continent. This volume investigates the evolution and aesthetics of social thought found within African fiction. It examines how writers shape conceptions of social reality and how their narratives contribute to the broader academic discourse on sociology and anthropology. For students, researchers, and academics, this book provides a deep look into how literature functions as a tool for social analysis and theoretical construction.

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Examines the relationship between African literature and social thought to provide new perspectives on the continent.

Identifies African writers as significant social thinkers capable of producing works for social theory analysis.

Explores the evolution and aesthetics of social thought specifically within the medium of African fiction.

Provides potential sources for constructing social theory that applies both in Africa and globally.

Offers a comprehensive collection suitable for study in anthropology, sociology, and African studies.

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Release Date
26 October 2015
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20 April 2015

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