Evolution and relevance of autonomous communities in precolonial Igboland
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The evolution and relevance of autonomous communities in precolonial times using Igboland as a case study is discussed. The British government found setting up a colonial administrative structure particularly tasking due to the spirit of independence characteristic of Igbo communities and all it was able to do was to provide superstructures through which the communities were brought within the orbit of the colonial administrative structures.
Publication Name: Journal of Third World Studies
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 8755-3449
Year: 2004
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Ubuntugogy: An African educational paradigm that transcends pedagogy, andragogy, ergonagy and heutagogy
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A study regarding salvation for Africans that hinges upon employing indigenous African educational paradigms, which can be subsumed under the rubric or ubuntugogy which is defined as the art and science of teaching and learning undergirded by humanity towards others is conducted. It clearly shows that ubuntugogy is undoubtedly a part and parcel of the cultural heritage of Africans but needs to be revitalized in their hearts and minds.
Publication Name: Journal of Third World Studies
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 8755-3449
Year: 2005
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The impact on African socities of the standard hypothesis that HIV/AIDS originated in the continent
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The impact of the origins of HIV/AIDS, which highlights the concentration of the epidemic in African nations, is presented. The challenges posed by the HIV/AIDS pandemic forced public health officials to develop and implement prevention programs throughout the world.
Publication Name: Journal of Third World Studies
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 8755-3449
Year: 2003
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