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Futurism and the African Imagination

Futurism and the African Imagination

Dike Okoro

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2023
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Filosofía
ISBN:
9781032015699
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This book investigates how African authors and artists have explored themes of the future and technology within their works. Interdisciplinary in its approach, this book will be an important resource for researchers across the fields of African literature, philosophy, culture and politics.

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