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  • The Excessive Subjectby Molly Anne Rothenberg

    Wiley 2013; US$ 69.95

    In The Excessive Subject: A New Theory of Social Change , Molly Anne Rothenberg uncovers an innovative theory of social change implicit in the writings of radical social theorists, such as Pierre Bourdieu, Michel de Certeau, Judith Butler, Ernesto Laclau, and Slavoj ?i?ek. Through case studies of these writers' work, Rothenberg illuminates how this... more...

  • An Afrocentric Manifestoby Molefi Kete Asante

    Wiley 2013; US$ 19.95

    Molefi Kete Asante's Afrocentric philosophy has become one of the most persistent influences in the social sciences and humanities over the past three decades. It strives to create new forms of discourse about Africa and the African Diaspora, impact on education through expanding curricula to be more inclusive, change the language of social institutions... more...

  • Uncovering African Agencyby Lucy Corkin

    Ashgate Publishing Ltd 2013; US$ 99.95

    In this thought provoking and original work Lucy Corkin demonstrates how Angola has been amongst the most successful of African nations to use China's involvement in the region to grow their economies and solicit renewed interest from previously disengaged foreign powers, bolstering their political capital. Uncovering African Agency casts a fascinating... more...

  • The Discovery of the Source of the Nileby John Hanning Speke

    Andrews UK 2012; US$ 2.99

    The journals of John Hanning Speke, the British Indian Army officer who was the first European to discover Lake Victoria, the source of the River Nile. more...

  • Trading Conflictsby Georg L.K.A. Christ

    BRILL 2012; US$ 212.00

    Based on Mamluk and Venetian sources, this book offers a thorough analysis of the various conflicts arising around Levant trade. It demonstrates how these conflicts more often than not cut across cultural divides in Late Medieval Mamluk Alexandria. more...

  • The Rough Guide to Cairo & the Pyramidsby Dan Richardson; Daniel Jacobs

    Rough Guides 2011; US$ 19.99

    Adventurous, informative and opinionated, on everything from where to find Cairo's best restaurants to the latest discoveries from antiquity, the Rough Guide to Cairo & the Pyramids ranges from the famous Cities of the Dead to nightlife that only locals know. Getting the best deal, avoiding hassles and having fun are what this guidebook keeps in mind... more...

  • Top 10 Cairo and the Nileby Andrew Humphreys

    Dorling Kindersley 2011; US$ 14.00

    DK Eyewitness Top 10 Cairo & The Nile travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions Cairo & The Nile have to offer. Whether you're looking for must-see Egyptian museums, or want to find the best attractions in Cairo for all the family; this travel guide is packed with essential information for every corner of this fascinating... more...

  • Old Treacheries And New Deceitsby Stephen Chan

    Jonathan Ball Publishers 2011; US$ 10.21

    In this timely and essential book, Stephen Chan explores the political landscape of southern Africa, examining how it is poised to change and what the repercussions are likely to be across the continent. The author focuses on three countries in particular: South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia, all of which have remained interconnected since the end... more...

  • Historical Dictionary of Angolaby W. Martin James

    Scarecrow Press 2011; US$ 94.99

    The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Angola is a thorough examination of Angola. It includes a chronology, bibliography, maps, appendixes, and over 600 cross referenced dictionary entries. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Angola. more...

  • Dark Continent my Black Arseby Shile Khumalo

    Random House Struik 2011; US$ 10.00

    Cape to Cairo epic. Hilarious and insightful account of a black South African?s journey across the continent by public transport more...