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The Scent of the FatherDiscover 'The Scent of the Father,' a profound exploration by acclaimed Congolese philosopher Valentin Yves Mudimbe. This essential postcolonial text delves into the intricate relationships between Africa and the West, revealing how colonial legacies continue to shape knowledge and thought practices in the social sciences. Mudimbe, renowned for his influential works since the 1970s, invites readers to critically assess how Western concepts infiltrate
Discover 'The Scent of the Father,' a profound exploration by acclaimed Congolese philosopher Valentin-Yves Mudimbe. This essential postcolonial text delves into the intricate relationships between Africa and the West, revealing how colonial legacies continue to shape knowledge and thought practices in the social sciences. Mudimbe, renowned for his influential works since the 1970s, invites readers to critically assess how Western concepts infiltrate African thought, urging a deeper understanding of the myths and narratives that bind African identity to colonial history.In 'The Scent of the Father,' readers will uncover essential insights into decolonization and the rethinking of African identity in a post-colonial context. Mudimbe stresses the importance of awareness in shedding the colonial mindset, empowering African intellectual discourse, and reshaping the African psyche strained by historical violence. This groundbreaking work is not just a book; it’s a philosophical journey through the realms of identity, heritage, and socio-political dynamics.
Perfect for scholars, students, and readers passionate about postcolonial studies, African philosophy, and social science. This brand new edition from John Wiley & Sons (UK) is a must-have addition to any academic or personal library.
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ISBN: 9781509551385
Year: 2023
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
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Valentin-Yves Mudimbe is a Congolese philosopher, novelist, poet, essayist, and academic, widely considered to be one of the most important African thinkers of his generation. The ideas and arguments he has developed in his writings since the 1970s, including The Invention of Africa, have been hugely influential across many disciplines and established his reputation as one of the essential postcolonial thinkers of our time.
In The Scent of the Father, Mudimbe set himself the task of shedding light on the complex links that bind Africa to the West and determine the exercise of thought and knowledge practices, particularly in relation to the social sciences. For Africa to escape the West, says Mudimbe, it must become aware of what remains Western in the very concepts and forms of thought that allow it to think against the West, and be alert to the possibility that the recourse against the West might be just another ruse that the West uses for its own ends. Africa must elucidate the modalities of the integration of Africans into the myths of the West, while at the same time aiming at the readaptation of the African psyche in the wake of the violence it has suffered.
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This seminal work by a leading African thinker will be of great interest to anyone concerned with the legacies of colonialism and the debates on decolonization and decoloniality in the social and human sciences.
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Fun animal book with Eric Carle illustrations!
Format: Board book
Some of the noises the animals make feel a little strange, but my toddler loves to push the buttons! I do like that it says the name of the animal before making the sound the animal makes - gives some vocabulary practice when my daughter is reading independently.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2025
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All the grandkids enjoy these, of various ages.
Format: Board book
The grandkids always enjoy Eric Carle sound books. The older one reads the stories and the younger one likes to just push the buttons and listen and then say what the animal is. The sound is always nice and clear and the photos on the buttons are easily recognizable. As an added bonus these were offered at a great holiday price.
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★★★★★ 5
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Format: Hardcover
My son is 11 years old . He loved this Shark book . Its hard cover is sturdy . It’s made high quality. The audio is perfect pitch and clear . Teaches about each shark .
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Shark book with read along buttons
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Best read along shark book ! My toddler loves it.
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Fintastic storytelling
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Awesome book for shark fanatic kids. I bought this book for my 7yr son and it was so informational that I even learned something . And if you would just like to read the book you can and in between you want switch and l3t the story teller read. They are both fun for a lil boy to read with someone or the storyteller.
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