Not out of Africa : how Afrocentrism became an excuse to teach myth as history
Mary R. Lefkowitz (Author)
Argues that the Afrocentric movement is substituting myth for historical research and undermining the true accomplishments of Africa, and explains why history must be based on research and fact, and not on politics
xviii, 297 pages : illustrations, map ; 21 cm
9780465098385, 9780465098378, 046509838X, 0465098371
37433530
Introduction
Myths of African origins
Ancient myths of cultural dependency
The myth of the Egyptian mystery system
The myth of the stolen legacy
Conclusion
"A New republic book."
"Revised edition with an epilogue responding to the author's critics"--Cover