African Urban Spaces in Historical Perspective

by Toyin Falola

African Urban Spaces in Historical Perspective presents new and interdisciplinary approaches to the study of African urban history and culture. It presents original research and integrates historical methodologies with those of anthropology, geography, literature, art, and architecture. Moving between precolonial, colonial, and contemporary urban spaces, it covers the major regions, religions, and cultural influences of sub-Saharan Africa. The themes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1580463142
• ISBN13: 9781580463140
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: University of Rochester Press
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"