Politics and Identity Formation in Southeastern Nigeria: The Igbo in Perspective

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Scholarly studies on the Igbo have been scanty and fragmented: Politics and Identity Formation in Southeastern Nigeria: The Igbo in Perspective fills an obvious gap. This book explores the social, cultural, economic, political and aesthetic traditions that distinguish the Igbo of southeastern Nigeria from their neighbors. It is both multi- and cross-disciplinary in scope, content and analyses, focusing essentially on experiences and forces that shaped the Igbo society, Igbo identity formation, and Igbo socio-cultural, political and aesthetic representations. The themes interrogated in refreshing fashion with an appreciable level of originality include the importance of Igbo names in understanding the peoples social, linguistic, religious, gender, and cultural identities, spiritual matters, Pentecostalism and their attendant social, political, and economic consequences for the Igbo, and textile and fashion museums of Igbo fabrics, attires, designs, patterns and colors.

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Leveraging their expertise in the Igbo language and culture, the contributors to Politics and Identity Formation in Southeastern Nigeria enlighten the reader on the diverse sites of Igbo sociocultural and political practices. The arc of coverage encompassed history, family practices, ideology, music ideas, fashion, and lots more. This book is a rich resource for anyone interested in Igbo studies in particular, and African studies in general. -- Raphael Chijioke Njoku, Idaho State University
The editors and contributors to Politics and Identity Formation in Southeastern Nigeria: The Igbo in Perspective have created a new genre of literature, an authentic imprint of Igbo historical and cultural thought. -- Patrick Egbule, Delta State University

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Apollos Okwuchi Nwauwa is professor of history at Bowling Green State University. Ogechi E. Anyanwu is professor of history and African studies at Eastern Kentucky University.