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Title: Pan-Africanism Reconsidered
Description: Pan-Africanism Reconsidered captures a transformative moment in African and global history, offering profound insights into the evolution and implications of Pan-Africanism during a critical juncture—the decolonization era of the 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the 1960 Third Annual Conference of the American Society of African Culture in Philadelphia, this volume brings together a diverse array of voices, from political leaders to scholars, to discuss the ideological, political, and cultural dimensions of Pan-Africanism. The book examines the movement's origins, shaped by figures such as W.E.B. Du Bois and Sylvester Williams, its role in galvanizing African independence, and its potential to unify the newly liberated states amidst the challenges of nationalism, economic disparity, and cultural fragmentation. Structured around the major themes explored at the conference, the book delves into the dual narratives of Pan-Africanism: as a vehicle for African unity and as a framework for addressing broader global issues, including the plight of African diasporas. Through debates between figures like Rayford Logan and Nigerian leaders such as Anthony Enahoro, the text illuminates the tensions between visions of immediate political unity versus the gradual strengthening of independent nation-states. Highlighting both the challenges of'Balkanization'and the aspirational drive for economic and cultural cooperation, the volume situates Pan-Africanism as a dynamic and evolving force. Ultimately, it reflects the urgency and complexity of aligning Africa's liberation with its broader ambitions for global solidarity and sustainable progress. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1962.Many titles in the Voices Revived program are also newly available as ebooks, offered at a discounted price to support wider access to scholarly work.
Authors: American Society of African Culture
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Subjects: Pan-Africanism, Black race
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