Publisher's Synopsis
The debate on Afrocentric or Eurocentric? has only started and it will most probably grow in intensity in the future. At the moment we do not even have clarity about the exact meaning of the two concepts. This book explores the problem and gives advanced warning that extremism (either Afrocentrism or Eurocentrism) will not provide a solution.;While it is in the first place intended to assist white South Africans to have a better understanding of African culture - and their African identity - the text may also be useful to assist black South Africans in getting a grip on Western culture. The aim is to be of value to both groups to see clearly both the strong and weak points in their own culture as well as the "other" culture - enabling them to achieve mutual enrichment.;In spite of the fact that the book concentrates on educational issues, it is relevant to all areas where black and white encounter each other and have to work together. People's differing views on society, conceptions of time and ways of thinking influence all the aspects of their life. By way of clarifying the differences, the intention of the author is not to stereotype or drive black and white apart. On the contrary, his aim is to contribute towards a better understanding in building a new South Africa.
