Research Catalog

Title

Social and religious concerns of East Africa : a Wajibu anthology / edited by Gerald J. Wanjohi., G. Wakuraya Wanjohi.

Publication

[Nairobi] : G. J. Wanjohi, 2005.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Wanjohi, G. J.
• Wanjohi, G. Wakuraya.
• Council for Research in Values and Philosophy.

Description

xv, 396 p. : ill. (some col.); 21 cm.

Series Statement

Cultural heritage and contemporary change. v. 10

Uniform Title

Wajibu.

Subjects

• Kenya > Civilization
• Africa > Civilization

Note

• "Issued in collaboration with the Council for Research in Values and Philosophy of Washington, D.C."--P. [4] of cover.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

In search of an African identity / Constantine M. Mwikamba -- African traditional religion and inculturation / Aylward Shorter -- Aspects of sharing among Africans / Karega-Munene -- "That's our African culture" : thoughts on selective cultural preservation / Valerie Kibera -- The African family : where are the fathers? / Justus Mbae -- The unmarried African female : does she have any rights? / Njeri Kang'ethe -- Proverbs from transformation : working with caregivers / John Eybel -- "You faked me out" : sayings of East African urban youth / J.G. Healey -- Understanding the art of Africa / George MacInnes -- Structuring the national philosophy / James Good -- Leadership : Kenyatta and Nkrumah / G. Macharia Munene -- Government by tribe or government by political parties? / Daniel Gachukia -- Politics and integrity : a challenge in political leadership / Katete Orwa -- Leadership : a feminine view / Agnes Chepkwony -- Beyond the women's decade : women's political participation in Kenya / Maria Nzorno -- The universities and indigenous development in Africa / Chukuka Okonjo -- Paulo Freire's development education methodology / Francis Mulwa -- Basic education for all / F.X. Gichuru -- Towards a pedagogy of hope / G.A. Bennaars -- Authenticity and education in Zaire / Muhigirwa Rusembuka -- Social ethics in Kenya : education or indoctrination? / Justus G. Mbae -- Education for environmental awareness / Assumpta Belinda Rego, Margaret Gathoni Muthoka -- The university student : expectations and reality / Joyce Wangui Kimani -- Cultural attitudes and equality of the sexes / Ciarunji Chesaina -- Hurdles to meaningful integration of Asians in Kenya / Rasna Warah -- The place of the European in Kenyan society / Donald Thomas -- The place of the mentally handicapped in the modern world / Jean Vanier -- Environment and development / Jimoh Omo-Fadaka -- The treatment of prisoners in Africa / J. Munakukaama Nsereko -- The individual and society in African literature / Henry Indangasi -- The Christian psychotherapist as a creative artist / Leonie Boland -- The therapeutic journey / Frances Randall -- The individual in society : focus on the African family / Ciriaka Kithinji -- The artist and society / Elimo Njau -- Knowledge of self, religion, and mental health / Priscilla Kariuki -- Interpersonal relations : a reflection on Martin Buber / Gerald J. Wanjohi -- The university don as citizen and as academic / Okoth Okombo -- Religion : a boon for universal unity / Vedi Ram Sharma -- Public and private faith : Socrates and St. Paul in debate / Gerald J. Wanjohi -- "Power" in African religion / Laurenti Magesa -- Dialogue between Muslims and Christians : how a better understanding of history can help / Luigi Clerici -- The thin line between fundamentalism and fanaticism / Cecil McGarry -- Christianity and human liberation / Francis Gichia -- Violence : causes and responses / Aylward Shorter -- On the meaning of religion / Eugene Hillman.

Call Number

Sc D 08-816

ISBN

• 9966708200
• 9789966708205

LCCN

2005326446

OCLC

61446122

Title

Social and religious concerns of East Africa : a Wajibu anthology / edited by Gerald J. Wanjohi., G. Wakuraya Wanjohi.

Imprint

[Nairobi] : G. J. Wanjohi, 2005.

Series

Cultural heritage and contemporary change. Series II. Africa ; v. 10

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Added Author

Wanjohi, G. J.

Wanjohi, G. Wakuraya.

Council for Research in Values and Philosophy.

Added Title

Wajibu.

Research Call Number

Sc D 08-816