
- 322 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
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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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Half-Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- List of Figures and Tables
- List of Contributors
- Acknowledgements
- Foreword
- Editorial
- 1 The Quest for Academic Freedom in Africa
- PART I State Actors, Democracy, and Academic Freedom
- PART II Education Reforms vis-a-vis Academic Freedom
- PART III Reflections on Malawi's 2011 Academic Freedom Movement
- Index