The Four Corners of a Circle: Afrocentricity as a Model of Synthesis.

Bekerie, Ayele

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Publication Date: 1994

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The Four Corners of a Circle: Afrocentricity as a Model of Synthesis.

Bekerie, Ayele

Journal of Black Studies, v25 n2 p131-49 Dec 1994

Explains and defends the theory and practice of Afrocentrism. The Ethiopic Writing System is examined within the context of Afrocentric theory. The author presents Afrocentrism as a theory that seeks to promote and implement human freedom for all. (GLR)

Descriptors: African History, Afrocentrism, Blacks, Criticism, Cultural Education, Ethnicity, Ethnocentrism, Foreign Countries, Historiography, Non Western Civilization, Social Theories, Sociocultural Patterns, Written Language

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Africa; Egypt

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