Honour in African History (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521546850)

In Africa today, inherited conceptions of "honor" can obstruct democracy, inspire resistance to tyranny, and motivate the defense of dignity in the face of AIDS. This account of the role of "honor" in African history from the fourteenth century to the present argues that it is essential to understanding past and present African behavior.

Author: John Iliffe
ISBN-10: 0521546850
ISBN-13: 9780521546850
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 12/06/2004
Pages: 430
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.10d