Kwame Nkrumah's Politico-Cultural Thought and Politics: An African-Centered Paradigm for the Second Phase of the African Revolution

by Kwame Botwe-Asamoah

Overview

This study critically synthesizes and analyses the relationship between Kwame Nkrumah's politico-cultural philosophy and policies as an African-centered paradigm for the post-independence African revolution. It also argues for the relevance of his theories and politics in today's Africa.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415649537
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/27/2012
Series:	African Studies
Pages:	264
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Kwame Botwe-Asamoah is Assistant Professor of Africana Studies at the University of Pittsburgh.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: The Raison d'Etre of Kwame Nkrumah's Politico-Cultural Thought 2. Critical Discourse on Kwame Nkrumah's Life and Works 3. Kwame Nkrumah's Politico-Cultural Thought 4. The Political Policies of Kwame Nkrumah 5. Post-Independence Political Policies 6. Nkrumah's Cultural Polices: The State and the Arts 7. Nkrumah's Cultural Policy: The National Theater Movement and the Academy 8. Conclusion