Research Catalog

Title

Perspectives on African studies : essays in honor of Toyin Falola / Akin Alao and Rotimi Taiwo, editors.

Publication

Muenchen : LINCOM Europa, 2011.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Alao, Akin.
• Taiwo, Rotimi (Dr.)

Description

xxii, 593 pages : illustrations; 21 cm.

Series Statement

LINCOM cultural studies ; 05

Uniform Title

LINCOM cultural studies ; 05.

Subjects

• Africa
• Nigeria > Civilization
• Civilization
• Falola, Toyin
• Africa > Civilization

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references.

Contents

Ch. 1 Oil multinationals and the politics of corporate social responsibility in the Niger Delta / Iwebunor Okwechime -- ch. 2 The dilemma of traditional rulers in modern governance : a comparison of South Africa and Nigeria / F.A. Olasupo -- ch. 3 Sovereign national conference, national conference or constitutional review : which option for the beleaguered Nigerian state? / Ajayi Gboyega -- ch. 4 The 1940 colonial development and welfare act in Nigeria : an assessment of its socio-economic impact / Bolade Adeniji -- ch. 5 Ecology of election and quality of Nigerian democracy / Animashaun, Moheed Adekunle -- ch. 6 Deconstructing civil society : a critical African perspective / Kehinde O. Olayode -- ch. 7 Palm oil, crude oil and foreign enterprise in the history of Warri, 1891-1991 / Anthony Oritsegbemi Ifediora -- ch. 8 The roots of ethno-religious concflicts [i.e. conflicts] in Nigeria : the Arabo-Islamic/Judeo-Christian factor / Adedeji Charles Ogidan -- ch. 9 The deepening crisis of corruption in Nigeria : a critical analysis of policy options / A. Sat Obiyan -- ch. 10 The emerging network of suport for retirees in Osun State, Nigeria / Adisa Ademola Lateef & Owoeye, Idowu Omotayo -- ch. 11 Effect of modernisation on obligations of extended family in Osun State / Akanmu, Olusola Esther -- ch. 12 Community self-governance as a panacea for environmental and social injustice in the Niger-Delta of Nigeria / S.R. Akinola -- ch. 13 Towards an alternative paradigm for national security discourse in a globalizaing world : a view for Africa / Chris S. Orngu -- ch. 14 The international financial institutions and Africa : profits or losses? / Joseph Olukayode Akinbi Dolapo Zacchaeus Olupayimo -- ch. 15 Globalization, migration and sub-ethnic conflicts in Nigeria / Olajide Olayemi Akanji -- ch. 16 Ideology and power in news reports on the 2007 Nigerian presidential elections in some western online media / Rotimi Taiwo -- ch. 17 The syntax of pronouns and interrogative markers in Mòfòlí dialect of Yoruba / Felix Abidèmí Fabunmi -- ch. 18 Campaign manifesto headings as text in campus politics / Taofik O. Adesanmi Moji Olateju -- ch. 19 Language and persuasive ideology in President Shehu Shagari's maiden speech / M.O. Ayeomoni -- ch. 20 The press and the multi-stage determination of public interest in a developing society / Oladakun Omojola -- ch. 21 The place of indigenous languages in the technological development of Nigeria / Faleye, James Oladunjoye -- ch. 22 Some manipulative dimensions of newspaper reporting of the Niger-Delta conflict in Nigeria / Kehinde A. Ayoola -- ch. 23 Theology of blessing : a new wave in Nigerian Chrisitianity / Olufemi Samuel Alofe -- ch. 24 Contemporary Islamic music among the Yoruba : the effect of cultural diffussionism [sic] / 'Tomi Daramola -- ch. 25 Sharia̕h, an instrument for arresting global terrorism / Makinde, A.K. -- ch. 26 The interconnectivity between Islam and Ifa / M.O. Adeniyi -- ch. 27 Creating learning communities : a strategy for expanding opportunities for all in Nigeria / Akande, J.O. -- ch. 28 Confronting HIV/AIDS in Nigeria through education and behaviour change communication (BCC) / B.A. Omoteso -- ch. 29 Development of civic education curriculum for the lower basic education in Nigeria / D.A. Falade -- ch. 30 Religious intolerance and the social and educational implications for the developing world : the Nigerian scenario / Kobiowu, S.V. -- ch. 31 Yoruba gods on Brazilian stage : a thematice and structural purview of plays sponsored by Teatro experimental do Negro / Ebenezer Adedeji Omoteso -- ch. 32 Narrating the Hidden virtues of Africa : J.M. Coetzee's life and times of Michael K. and the empowerment of the disabled / Ayo Kehinde -- ch. 33 Split ends : literature and politics in Habila's Waiting for an angel : Saro-Wiwa's A month and a Day and Okpewho's Tides / Remi Akujobi -- ch. 34 Between Puritanism and contextualism : authenticity, spirituality and the normative basis of African identity / Idowu William -- ch. 35 African conception of time, the tensed theory of time, and the question of truth markers / Fasiku Ghenga.

Call Number

Sc D 19-793

ISBN

• 9783862885008
• 3862885003

LCCN

2011454821

OCLC

741195664

Title

Perspectives on African studies : essays in honor of Toyin Falola / Akin Alao and Rotimi Taiwo, editors.

Imprint

Muenchen : LINCOM Europa, 2011.

Type of Content

text

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Series

LINCOM cultural studies ; 05

LINCOM cultural studies ; 05.

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references.

Added Author

Alao, Akin.

Taiwo, Rotimi (Dr.)

Research Call Number

Sc D 19-793