Mistaking Africa: Curiosities and Inventions of the American Mind
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Book Overview
For most Americans, the mention of Africa immediately conjures up images of safaris, wild animals, strangely dressed "tribesmen," and impenetrable jungles. Few think to question these perceptions or... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0813343860
ISBN13:9780813343860
Release Date:August 2008
Publisher:Routledge
Length:234 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 8.8"
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A must for anyone who wants to know what the real Africa is
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
'Spearchuckers' who dance around fires, elephants and lions trampling through Jungles, all are examples of the most obvious exaggerations Americans have come to believe in about Africa due to so many Hollywood movies and lurid novel depictions. Now in an updated and expanded second edition, "Mistaking Africa: Curiosities and Inventions of the American Mind" is a look at the myths, legends, and flat our lies that so many so often hear about the continent that holds the cradle of civilization on its shores. Covering all misconceptions to common myth to advertisement's use of Africa to move products, "Mistaking Africa" is a must for anyone who wants to know what the real Africa is.
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