An Introduction to Elijah Muhammad Studies
The New Educational Paradigm
1st Edition
Published on 12. November 2009
112 pages
978-0-7618-4781-6 (ISBN)
Description
First published in 2009, this ground-breaking work introduced a new field in Africana studies and laid the groundwork for positioning the teachings of Elijah Muhammad in academia. Today, this work remains a rare opportunity for scholars and lay persons to a preview the teachings of Elijah Muhammad and its multifaceted, interdisciplinary scope. This book has the potential to change the philosophical and practical methods of education. In this revised edition, new terminology for Elijah Muhammad Studies is coined Elijahmatology. It additionally includes updated references and expanded discussion about the impact of Elijah Muhammad's teachings in the 21st century. The book lays a foundation for situating the teachings of Elijah Muhammad in academia, identifying Africana Studies as the discipline from which it could develop into a field of study.
More details
Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham
United States
ISBN-13
978-0-7618-4781-6 (9780761847816)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
04/2010
University Press of America
€83.60
Shipment within 10-20 days
Person
Abul Pitre is department chair and professor of Africana Studies at San Francisco State University. He was appointed Edinboro University's first named professor for his outstanding work in African-American education and held the distinguished title of the Carter G. Woodson Professor of Education.
Content
Chapter 1 Series Forward Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Acknowledgments Chapter 4 Introduction Chapter 5 Chapter 1: Goals, Challenges, and Misconceptions Chapter 6 Chapter 2: The Knowledge of God Chapter 7 Chapter 3: The Knowledge of Self Chapter 8 Chapter 4: Interdisciplinary Scope Chapter 9 Postscript
