By: Ngugi wa Thiong'o (Author)
"Decolonising the Mind: The Politics of Language in African Literature" by Ngugi wa Thiongo is one of the best African Literature Books available. This book is easy to read and understand, and readers are sure to be satisfied with the overall quality. The printing quality of this book is also excellent.
Alleria: Everybody should read this book and every school in every country should teach it.
United States on Jan 26, 2022
Angel: This book is a real eye opener. It forces you to examine the dynamics associated with language and how it is representive of history and the carrying on of traditions. It also makes you mindful of the ways in which language can be inclusive and exclusive. It shows you how the language we choose to write in/ speak can be a source of pride and power or a form of control and weakness. It also displays ways in which our creativity may be accredited to and readable to cultures outside of our own. Such export of intellectual property, ideals and artistry while still useful, educational and/ or entertaing should be expressed in our mother tongues for the enrichment of our fellow natives foremost (any later translation is awesome). It just makes sense to tell our stories in our mother tongues first.
United States on Jan 18, 2022
Stephen Ivey: This was an assignment for class. I can't say that I understood it all but what I did understand I liked. 😄
United States on Jan 14, 2022
milton allimadi: Africa can only be liberated once Africans liberate their minds. Ngugi's book "Decolonizing the Mind" is a must read in order to start that process.
Aluta continua!
United States on Jul 20, 2021
Muthoni: Great to read, especially if you enjoy academic discussions around racism and the colonisation of Africa and its "forever" effects! A must read for all who want to try to understand post-colonial Africa!
United Kingdom on Apr 04, 2021
Amazon Customer: Not finished yet but extremely eye opening and informative.
United Kingdom on Jan 01, 2021
kirtida gautam: "Language, any language, has a dual characteristic: it is both a means of communication and a carrier of culture."
~ Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o
This is by far the best non-fiction book I have read in 2020. In no uncertain terms, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o describes how language erosion has been used as a political weapon against colonized civilizations.
United States on Nov 07, 2020
chucks uzor: Like It
Canada on Dec 25, 2019
Selene: Came in before the scheduled date so service is excellent. The book is a study of literature and he offers some insight on decolonizing the mind. Interesting read
Canada on Nov 18, 2016
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| Sale off | $6 OFF | $5 OFF | |
| Total Reviews | 10 reviews | 256 reviews | 11 reviews |
| Literary Criticism & Theory | Literary Criticism & Theory | ||
| Dimensions | 5.25 x 0.25 x 8.25 inches | 5.13 x 0.95 x 7.93 inches | 5.43 x 0.73 x 8.27 inches |
| African Literature (Books) | African Literature | African Literature | |
| African Literary History & Criticism | African Literary History & Criticism | ||
| Item Weight | 6.2 ounces | 14.4 ounces | 15 ounces |
| Best Sellers Rank | #11 in African Literary History & Criticism#20 in African Literature #284 in Literary Criticism & Theory | #29 in Cultural Heritage Fiction#397 in Reference #507 in Literary Fiction | #242 in African Literature #61,041 in Historical Fiction |
| Language | English | English | English |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0852555019 | 978-0307455925 | 978-1779210395 |
| Publisher | James Currey Ltd / Heinemann | Vintage | Zimbabwe |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8/5 stars of 279 ratings | 4.5/5 stars of 44,779 ratings | 4.1/5 stars of 706 ratings |
| Paperback | 114 pages | 588 pages | 290 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0852555016 | 9780307455925 | 1779210396 |
India on Nov 17, 2022