Exploring the African Centered Paradigm [Paperback]

Itibari M. Zulu (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 16, 1999

This book stands alone in content and context as it explores the interdisciplinary dynamics of the African centered paradigm involving: the African origins of library and information science, graduate theological education, ancient Kemetic ecclesiastical literature, bibliographic analysis, and affirmative community development.

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From the Author

The publication of Exploring the African Centered Paradigm: Discourse and Innovation by Amen-Ra Theological Seminary Press provides an insight into the working reality of the African centered paradigm and movement in a clear and concise manner. Thus, I welcome all readers to explore this thought-provoking dynamic with an open mind.

About the Author

Itibari M. Zulu is director of the Center for African American Studies Library at the University of California, Los Angeles, provost of instruction and curriculum at Amen-Ra Theological Seminary, and African and African American Studies editor for MultiCultural Review magazine. He holds M.L.S in library and information science, undergraduate degrees in African American Studies, and a Th.D. in African world community theology.

Dr. Zulu has also held leadership positions in the African American Library and Information Science Association (co-founder, president); the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (executive board); the ALA Association of College & Research Libraries African American Studies Librarians Section (chair); the California Library Association African American Librarians Round Table (chair); the California Institute of Pan African Studies (director); National Summit on Africa (delegate) and the African Diaspora Conference (executive board).

And notwithstanding, he has working knowledge of Africa via his trevel to the Republic of Guinea, Cote D'Ivoire, the Republic of Senegal, Liberia, and Burkina Faso.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Amen-Ra Theological Seminary Pr (December 16, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967422604
• ISBN-13: 978-0967422602
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,451,766 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Exploring the African Centered Paradigm, April 10, 2002

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This review is from: Exploring the African Centered Paradigm (Paperback)

I found this book to be a good edition to understanding
Afrocentricity with examples of how it works in library history, advancing information technology programs in the African American community, and how the study of African religions fit within the Afrocentric paradigm. What makes the book special is its clear approach to an often mis-understood topic. For example, one chapter is devoted to looking at 86 books in the Afrocetric school of thought. Scholars and activist in African affairs or has the author says 'African world commuity studies' should find this book useful.