African collections
Background
The collection of English language African materials began when the University was established in the mid 1960s. The strength of the collection is post 1966 material, but some antiquarian and out of print titles have also been acquired.
Mission from Cape Coast Castle to Ashantee Mission from Cape Coast Castle to Ashantee : with a statistical account of that kingdom, and geographical notices of other parts of the interior of Africa / by T. Edward Bowdich, esq., conductor. (Image: WikiMedia Commons: Public Domain)
The focus of this collection is:
- sub-Saharan history and politics
- works of literature by African writers
- scholarly works in the areas of archaeology, anthropology, religion, history, politics, development, international relations, economics, and sociology
Journals
The Library subscribes to a range of journals with African interest, such as:
- Africa (Oxford)A scholarly journal devoted to the study of African societies and cultures.
- Canadian journal of African studiesOfficial publication of the Canadian Association of African Studies (CAAS). Bilingual and multidisciplinary.
- International journal of African historical studiesArticles in English on all aspects of Africa's history are welcome ‐ from prehistoric archaeology to the present problems of the continent, including interactions between Africa and the Afro-American peoples of the New World ‐
- Journal of African historyPublishes articles and book reviews ranging widely over the African past, from ancient times to the present.
- Journal of modern African studiesArticles on developments in modern African politics and society.
- Journal of Southern African studiesAn international publication, focusing on African regions, that aims at generating inquiry in the fields of history, economics, sociology, demography, administration, law, political science, literature and other issues.