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Synopsis
Originally published in 1990, this book tells of Thomas Bass's two-year journey across Africa, from Timbuktu to the Zambezi River, during which he spent most of his time in the company of scientists. In the course of his travels, he met a Cambridge-educated Kenyan-biologist trying to link the African spirit world with Western scientific methods, a Nigerian virologist fighting a losing battle to vaccinate the children of his country, and many others. In this book Bass' challenging tales dispel the many stereotypes about Africa.
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About the Author
Thomas Bass has an A.B.(Honors) from the University of Chicago and a Ph.D. in the History of Consciousness from the University of California at Santa Cruz. He has taught literature and history at Hamilton College and the University of California. Professor of English at the University at Albany, Mr. Bass lives in New York with his wife and three children.
From Library Journal
From 1985 to 1987, Bass explored sub-Saharan Africa by observing and assisting African and Western scientists involved in research ranging from paleontology to tropical viruses, famine economics, and the sex life of cichlid fish. Bass found that most Western-style development projects have caused more harm than good in this region. However, he met Kenyan and Nigerian scientists (including a virologist son of a Nigerian chief, the "prince" of the title) who are attempting to foster an African scientific community and philosophy of science. This offers hope for eventual independence from Western aid. Bass explains many complex issues and ideas in science and current affairs. The book also works as insightful travel literature. Recommended for academic and public libraries.
- Beth Clewis, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community Coll. Lib., Richmond, Va.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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- PublisherPenguin Books
- Publication date1991
- ISBN 10 0140148701
- ISBN 13 9780140148701
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages320
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