In Pursuit of History : Fieldwork in Africa (Social History of Africa)

in pursuit of history : fieldwork in africa (social history of africa)

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In Pursuit of History : Fieldwork in Africa (Social History of Africa)

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Midwest Book Review
The price tag of this slim 150-page volume is weighty, but its contributions to African studies should not be overlooked. Here ten papers on fieldwork - mostly from younger scholars who've worked in Africa in the last ten years - provide keys to methods for inspecting African history and culture. Individual researcher experiences and stories blend with the wider consideration of how African history is created from source material analysis.

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“The accounts are refreshingly personal, often brutally honest, and cover an impressive range of issues - from practical matters of daily life ... to methodological concerns about "truth," "falsehood," and all that comes in between. Overall, the contributions are well written, jargon-free, and easily accessible.”–Jean Allman, University of Minnesota

In Pursuit of History : Fieldwork in Africa (Social History of Africa)

In Pursuit of History: Fieldwork in Africa (Social History of Africa),Jan Vansina,Carolyn Keyes Adenaike,Heinemann,0435089927,Africa,Africa - General,Description and travel,Field work,Historiography,History,History - General History,History: World,Research,Sociology - General

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