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African Women Writing Resistance: An Anthology of Contemporary Voices (Women in Africa and the Diaspora),New
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African Women Writing Resistance is the first transnational anthology to focus on womens strategies of resistance to the challenges they face in Africa today. The anthology brings together personal narratives, testimony, interviews, short stories, poetry, performance scripts, folktales, and lyrics. Thematically organized, it presents womens writing on such issues as intertribal and interethnic conflicts, the degradation of the environment, polygamy, domestic abuse, the controversial traditional practice of female genital cutting, Sharia law, intergenerational tensions, and emigration and exile.Contributors include internationally recognized authors and activists such as Wangari Maathai and Nawal El Saadawi, as well as a host of vibrant new voices from all over the African continent and from the African diaspora. Interdisciplinary in scope, this collection provides an excellent introduction to contemporary African womens literature and highlights social issues that are particular to Africa but are also of worldwide concern. It is an essential reference for students of African studies, world literature, anthropology, cultural studies, postcolonial studies, and womens studies.A Choice Outstanding Academic BookOutstanding Book, selected by the Public Library AssociationBest Books for High Schools, Best Books for Special Interests, and Best Books for Professional Use, selected by the American Association of School Libraries
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'African Women Writing Resistance' about? A: This anthology focuses on women's strategies of resistance to contemporary challenges in Africa, featuring personal narratives, poetry, short stories, and more.
- Q: Who are some contributors to this anthology? A: Contributors include renowned authors and activists like Wangari Maathai and Nawal El Saadawi, along with new voices from across Africa and the diaspora.
- Q: What themes are covered in the book? A: Themes include intertribal conflicts, environmental degradation, polygamy, domestic abuse, female genital cutting, Sharia law, and issues of emigration and exile.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, it is an essential reference for students in African studies, women's studies, cultural studies, and postcolonial studies.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: The book was published on August 19, 2010.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 360 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as new.
- Q: What edition of the book is this? A: This is the first edition of 'African Women Writing Resistance'.
- Q: Is this book recognized for its quality? A: Yes, it has been selected as an Outstanding Book by the Public Library Association and is noted in various best book lists.