Who's Afraid of Wole Soyinka? Essays on Censorship |
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| Author:
| Maja-Pearce, Adewale |
| Series title: | Studies in African Literature |
| ISBN: | 978-0-435-90977-2 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 1991 |
| Publisher: | Heinemann
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| Imprint: | African Writers Series |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $17.50 |
Book Description:
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Adewale Maja-Pearce analyzes contemporary African politics and society with absolute candor in these essays. Drawing on first-hand observations, and on conversations with journalists, intellectuals, students, artists, taxi drivers, and businessmen, he exposes the abuse of human rights by African governments, and celebrates the courage of those individuals who stand up to tyranny.
Adewale Maja-Pearce analyzes contemporary African politics and society with absolute candor in these essays. Drawing on first-hand observations, and on conversations with journalists, intellectuals, students, artists, taxi drivers, and businessmen, he exposes the abuse of human rights by African governments, and celebrates the courage of those individuals who stand up to tyranny.