Decolonisation of Higher Education in Africa

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Decolonisation of Higher Education in Africa

Perspectives from Hybrid Knowledge Production

Regional / International studies Educational strategies and policy Higher education, tertiary education

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Collection: Routledge Contemporary Africa

Language: English

Published by: Routledge

Published on: 30th December 2020

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 1 Mb

ISBN: 9781000328561


Book Overview

This book discusses the status and importance of decolonisation and indigenous knowledge in academic research, teaching, and learning programmes and beyond.

Content and Approach

Taking practical lessons from a range of institutions in Africa, the book argues that that local and global sciences are culturally equal and capable of synergistic complementarity and then integrates the concept of hybrid science into discourses on decolonisation. The chapters argue for a cross-cultural dialogue between different epistemic traditions and the accommodation ''Indigenous'' knowledge systems in higher education. Bringing together critical scholars, teaching and administrating academics from different disciplines, the chapters provide alternative conceptual outlooks and practical case-based perspectives towards decolonised study environments.

Intended Audience

This book will be of interest to researchers of decolonisation, postcolonial studies, higher education studies, political studies, African studies, and philosophy.

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