Academic Freedom in Africa
eBook - ePub

Academic Freedom in Africa

The Struggle Rages On

  1. 322 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Academic Freedom in Africa

The Struggle Rages On

About this book

This book leaves no stone unturned in its comprehensive examination of the complex challenges surrounding academic freedom in Africa.

Drawing on diverse perspectives and methodologies, it delves into the historical, philosophical, legal, and socio-political dimensions shaping academic freedom across the continent. The authors grapple with colonial legacies, tensions between Western and African notions of intellectual liberty, government authoritarianism, and institutional constraints that hinder open discourse and the pursuit of knowledge. The book highlights systemic obstacles and promising avenues for progress through case studies, comparative analysis, and empirical research, such as constitutional reforms, scholar activism, and regional networks. This thought-provoking volume offers critical insights into the state of academic freedom in Africa, emphasising the necessity of supporting African voices and agencies in the quest for meaningful intellectual autonomy.

Academic Freedom in Africa is an essential read for students, scholars, policymakers, and anyone concerned with the future of higher education and democracy on the continent.

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Yes, you can access Academic Freedom in Africa by Yamikani Ndasauka,Garton Kamchedzera in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Education & Education Theory & Practice. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2024
eBook ISBN
9781040152980

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Half-Title Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Contents
  6. List of Figures and Tables
  7. List of Contributors
  8. Acknowledgements
  9. Foreword
  10. Editorial
  11. 1 The Quest for Academic Freedom in Africa
  12. PART I State Actors, Democracy, and Academic Freedom
  13. PART II Education Reforms vis-a-vis Academic Freedom
  14. PART III Reflections on Malawi's 2011 Academic Freedom Movement
  15. Index