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Exploring the concept of Ubuntu, this book delves into the intricate connections among Africans amidst rapid societal changes. It examines how traditional ideals of trust and inclusivity are challenged by modern pursuits of personal success, leading to tensions in social relationships. Through the lens of an Ivorian drama, the author illustrates the complexities of negotiating urban and rural identities while addressing the impact of market forces on communal bonds. The work highlights the contradictions inherent in striving for inclusivity in contemporary Africa.
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C'est l'homme qui fait l'homme, Francis B. Nyamnjoh
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- C'est l'homme qui fait l'homme
- Subtitle
- Cul-de-Sac Ubuntu-ism in Côte d'Ivoire
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Francis B. Nyamnjoh
- Publisher
- Langaa RPCIG
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 204
- ISBN13
- 9789956762521
- Category
- Ethnography
- Description
- Exploring the concept of Ubuntu, this book delves into the intricate connections among Africans amidst rapid societal changes. It examines how traditional ideals of trust and inclusivity are challenged by modern pursuits of personal success, leading to tensions in social relationships. Through the lens of an Ivorian drama, the author illustrates the complexities of negotiating urban and rural identities while addressing the impact of market forces on communal bonds. The work highlights the contradictions inherent in striving for inclusivity in contemporary Africa.