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Acculturative Stress and Change in Nigerian Society
Contributor(s): Ette, Ezekiel (Author)

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 ISBN: 1498578616     ISBN-13: 9781498578615
Publisher: Lexington Books
OUR PRICE: $110.25  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: November 2019
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BISAC Categories:
- Political Science | World - African
- History | Africa - General
- Social Science | Ethnic Studies - African American Studies
Dewey: 305.896
LCCN: 2019950454
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6" W x 9" L (0.92 lbs) 168 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - African
 
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Acculturative Stress and Change in Nigerian Society argues that, in the aftermath of European domination and colonial rule, African struggle and the relationships between social groups in Africa can be traced to the legacy of colonialism as well as events in the post-colonial struggle of domination by the elites. This book locates ethnic conflict in Nigeria not only in the colonial history, but in the attitude and practices of the political elites. Using the Annang of Nigeria as a case study, the book traces their history and struggle for ethnic identity and recognition from pre-colonial times to the post-civil war period. It further argues that colonialism destroyed the Annang identity but the struggle for power following colonialism has also raised other problems. What happened to the Annang represents an example that was repeated all over Africa. The author maintains that what is happening among the Annang is symptomatic of the African struggle. This book moves beyond the usual discussion of the effects of colonialism in the continent which views the modern state as a monolithic whole. It presents as a real-life example of the effects of colonialism and power relationships in the post-independent continent, and therefore, a window through which to see the African problems in modern times. The African elites who took power from the colonialists simply continued policies that did not promote growth and development. It further argues that specific actions and policies in the pre- and post-colonial period contributed to where the continent is today.
 
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