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The Afrocentric Paradigm: Contours and Definitions

Ama Mazama
Defines and describes Afrocentricity, suggesting that Afrocentricity within the academic context is best understood as a paradigm. Explains how Afrocentricity meets the definition of a paradigm, examining the affective, cognitive, and conative aspects of the Afrocentric paradigm (metaphysical and sociological) and looking at the structural and functional aspects of the Afrocentric paradigm. (SM)

Article, 2001
Journal of Black Studies, 31, Mar 2001, 387
2001