{"product_id":"africidal-the-uncomfortable-truths-about-the-african-continent-and-its-people-9781918077223","title":"Africidal: The uncomfortable truths about the African continent and its people","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Patrick Herzberg\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: UK Book Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: UK Book Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Colonialism \u0026amp; Post-Colonialism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfricidal offers a thought-provoking and unflinching examination of the challenges hindering Africa's progress, delving into deeply ingrained societal behaviours and cultural norms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom communication breakdowns and a preference for imported goods to relationship dynamics centred on material gain and problematic child-rearing practices, this book argues that many of Africa's issues stem from internal factors rather than external influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough candid observations and sharp comparisons with Western and Asian societies, Africidal confronts uncomfortable truths about pride, ignorance, confusion, poor excuses, self-destructive behaviours, a locked-in-past and self-devaluation, asserting that a shift in individual and collective mindsets is crucial for the continent's future development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is a reality check and calls for critical thinking and self-reflection, for the better future.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UK Book Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47592976449687,"sku":"9781918077223","price":2486.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781918077223.webp?v=1774980126","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/africidal-the-uncomfortable-truths-about-the-african-continent-and-its-people-9781918077223","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}