Achille Mbembe

(Author) Oliver Coates
Format: Paperback
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Achille Mbembe is a key thinker in contemporary African philosophy, who has been influential in literary and cultural theory, African literature, and postcolonial studies. Oliver Coates introduces key concepts within Mbembe's thought in relation to African history, literature, and philosophy. This accessible guide: Considers examples from African literature in Arabic, English, French, and Yoruba, and shows the relevance of Mbembe's thought beyond Anglophone writing; Explores how Mbembe's work relates to contemporary global events, and charts Mbembe's intellectual development between Cameroon, France, and the U.S.A.; Discusses core concepts from across Mbembe's career, including the positioning of Africa within Western and Afrodiasporic thought, the colony, postcolony, necropolitics, decolonization, Afropolitanism, technology, and the environment; Reveals Mbembe's engagement with key global events including the #RhodesMustFall and #BlackLivesMatter movements, and the call for the restitution of African objects in Western museums. Offering a clear and accessible route into what can be a complex area, this book shows the significance of Mbembe's thought across literature, history, postcolonial studies, gender studies and critical theory.

Information
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780367193003
Publish year:
2024
Publish date:
Dec. 23, 2024

Oliver Coates

Oliver Coates is a celebrated English author known for his novel "The Taxidermist's Daughter," a gripping tale of mystery and intrigue set in a small English village. Coates' literary style is characterized by vivid descriptions, intricate plots, and compelling characters. His work has made significant contributions to the genre of historical fiction.

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