Auteur: Dr. Toyin Falola

Written by leading experts in African studies, this broad introduction to Nigeria follows the history of the republic from the early period to the present day.As Africa’s most populated country and m …

Focusing on the three leading religious traditions in Africa (African Traditional Religion, Islam, and Christianity), this book shows how belief in the supremacy of sacred words compels actions and i …

Focusing on the three leading religious traditions in Africa (African Traditional Religion, Islam, and Christianity), this book shows how belief in the supremacy of sacred words compels actions and i …

These volumes offer a one-stop resource for researching the lives, customs, and cultures of Africa’s nations and peoples.Unparalleled in its coverage of contemporary customs in all of Africa, this mu …

These volumes offer a one-stop resource for researching the lives, customs, and cultures of Africa’s nations and peoples.Unparalleled in its coverage of contemporary customs in all of Africa, this mu …

The petroleum industry is among the most lucrative and most important in the world, and its impact within the realm of international politics is tremendous (although it can be overstated). Taking a w …

This book provides an extensive examination of the major conflicts in the extremely volatile region of sub-Saharan Africa and their ramifications throughout the continent and beyond.Conflict has been …

This exhaustive exploration of the sociocultural, political, and economic roles of African women through history demonstrates how African women have shaped-and continue to shape-their societies.Women …