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Science and Technology in African History With Case Studies from Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, and Zambia

Science and Technology in African History With Case Studies from Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, and Zambia

Book (31 Oct 1992) | English,French

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Publisher's Synopsis

In science the areas of focus in this study include: mathematics, medicine, and the sociology of medicine as well as biologically-based warfare. In technology: iron, gold, diamond, and glass-making technologies dominate. Three of the cases of metallurgical development are centered on the pre-colonial periods. Chapters examine deficiencies and offer critical analyses of contemporary state policies in the areas of Nigeria and Zambia.

Book information

ISBN: 9780773495579
Publisher: E. Mellen Press
Imprint: E. Mellen Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 609.6
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English,French
Number of pages: 204
Weight: 476g
Height: 240mm
Width: 165mm
Spine width: 19mm