The Igbo Intellectual Tradition

In this groundbreaking collection, leading historians, Africanists, and other scholars document the life and work of twelve Igbo intellectuals who, educated within European traditions, came to terms with the dominance of European thought while making significant contributions to African intellectual traditions.

Auteur
Jude C. Aguwa, Mercy College, USA Philip C. Aka, Chicago State University, USA Gloria Chuku, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA Raphael Chijioke Njoku, University of Louisville, USA Christine Ohale, Chicago State University, USA John Oriji, California Polytechnic State University, USA

Contenu

1. Olaudah Equiano and the Foundation of Igbo Intellectual Tradition; Gloria Chuku 2. Nnamdi Azikiwe: The Triumph of Knowledge; John Oriji 3. Mbonu Ojike: An African Nationalist and Pan-Africanist; Gloria Chuku 4. Bishop Anthony Nwedo of Umuahia: Faith, Vision and Mission; Jude C. Aguwa 5. Kenneth Onwuka Dike: Father of Modern African Historiography; Gloria Chuku 6. Adiele Afigbo and the Development of Igbo and Nigerian Historical Studies; Gloria Chuku 7. Pius Nwabufo Okigbo: A Pragmatic Economist and an Intellectual Giant; Gloria Chuku 8. Ben O. Nwabueze and African Intellectual Tradition; Philip C. Aka 9. Chinua Achebe and the Development of Igbo/African Studies; Raphael Chijioke Njoku 10. Nwanyibuife Flora Nwapa, Igbo Culture and Women's Studies; Gloria Chuku 11. Helen Chukwuma: The Inimitable Advocate for African Women's Empowerment; Christine Ohale