“Between Tradition and Modernity’’: Marriage Dynamics in Colonial Southwestern Nigeria,
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Academic Unit
College of Arts and Sciences
Publication Date
4-2023
Document Type
Book Chapter
Abstract
An inspiring editorial analysis and interpretation of aspects of Nigerian history, culture, and politics, from mankind’s archaeological past to ethnographic present, this book contextualises cultural history as instrument of sustainable development in postcolonial Nigeria. Nigeria’s rich cultural history defines its physical environment, cultural diversities, early industrial technology and even its various challenges of development. Yet, little is achieved in engaging cultural history as cultural experience for the country’s development. The gains of cultural history as a mirror of the past and inspiration for development is ignored. This difficulty in harnessing the potential for development in Nigeria found in the country’s cultural history leaves us vulnerable to repeating past mistakes. The book is accessible, and aimed at giving the readers a unique and expansive understanding of history, cultural knowledge, and their applications in Nigerian postcolonial development agendas. This makes the book essential for scholars of anthropology, archaeology, history, linguistics, sociology, political science, and geography, as well as policy makers.
ISBN
ISBN13: 978-1-5275-0226-0
Publisher
Cambridge Scholars Publishing
City
United Kingdom
Beginning Page Number
79
Last Page Number
102
Recommended Citation
Asaaju, Morenikenji, "“Between Tradition and Modernity’’: Marriage Dynamics in Colonial Southwestern Nigeria," (2023). Faculty Authors and Creators Reception. 89.
https://opus.govst.edu/fac/89
Description
in Nigerian Cultural History and Challenges of Postcolonial Development
Ajala, A. S.; Ogundele, S. O. (eds.)