Decolonising African University Knowledges, Volume 2

Challenging the Neoliberal Mantra

Simon Vurayai editor Felix Maringe editor Amasa P Ndofirepi editor Gloria Erima editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:14th Oct '22

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Decolonising African University Knowledges, Volume 2 cover

This book explores the influence of neoliberal globalisation on African higher education, considering the impact of the politics of neoliberal ideology on the nature and sources of knowledge in African universities.

Written by African scholars, the book engages with debates around the commodification of knowledge, socially just knowledge, knowledge transformation, collaboration, and partnerships, and indigenous knowledge systems. It challenges the neoliberal approach to knowledge production and dissemination in African universities and contributes to debates around decolonising knowledge production in Africa. The chapters draw on experiences from universities in different sub-Saharan countries to show how the manifestation of neo-colonialism through the pursuit of the hegemonic neoliberal philosophy is impacting on decolonising university knowledge in Africa.

Providing a unique critique of the impact of neoliberal higher education in Africa, the book will be essential reading for researchers, scholars, and postgraduate students in the field of Sociology of Education, decolonising education, Inclusive Education, and Education Policy.

ISBN: 9781032148724

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 335g

162 pages