Changing Perspectives on the Social Sciences in Ghana

ISBN-13: 9789401787147 / Angielski / Twarda / 2014 / 347 str.

Samuel Agyei-Mensah;Joseph Atsu Ayee;Abena D. Oduro

Opis

This book is the first compilation of its kind that brings together discussions of the evolution of scholarship in different branches of the Social Sciences. It presents a comprehensive multi-disciplinary text exploring the changing dynamics of the Social Sciences in Ghana, offering a broader perspective from which to view the evolution, theory, methods, substance and relevance of each of the Social Science disciplines and their multiple interfaces. The introduction and the conclusion are devoted to the theoretical, comparative and empirical debate over the Social Sciences from historical and analytical perspectives. Written by acknowledged experts, the 15 chapters span the following disciplines: Archaeology and Heritage Studies; History; Geography; Psychology; Sociology and Anthropology; Social Work; Economics; Political Science; International Affairs; Information Studies; Communication Studies; African Studies; Development Studies; Women s and Gender Studies and Adult and Continuing Education.Changing Perspectives on the Social Sciences in Ghana offers sophisticated perspectives for comparing and appreciating the synergies, differences, trends and nuances among and between the Social Science disciplines in Ghana, in a holistic and scholarly manner."

Recenzje

With contributions from the leading social scientists in Ghana today, this important volume details the history of the foundational social scientific disciplines, explores the current state of disciplinary knowledge production, and sets out a series of bold agendas for future research. This is a "must read" not only for students and scholars of the social sciences, but for those with an interest in the evolution of higher education, and in the powerful interplay between the social sciences and the development of public policy.

Jean Allman

Professor, Department of History

J.H. Hexter Professor in the Humanities and

Director, Center for the Humanities

Washington University in Saint Louis

Spis treści

Chapter 1: Introduction: Joseph R.A. Ayee, Samuel Agyei-Mensah and Abena D. Oduro.- Chapter 2: Trends in the Development of Archaeology and Heritage Studies in Ghana: James Anquandah.- Chapter 3: Bridging the Ivory Tower: Professional History, Scholarship, and Public Engagement in Ghana: Daniel E.K. Baku, Nana Yaw B. Sapong, and Cyrelene Amoah-Boampong.- Chapter 4: Change and Continuity in the Practice and Development of Geography in Ghana: Samuel Agyei-Mensah, Joseph A. Yaro and Joseph Mensah.- Chapter 5: Psychology in Ghana: A Review of Research and Practice: Ama de-Graft Aikins, Angela L. Ofori-Ata, Adote Anum, and Vivian A. Dzokoto.- Chapter 6: The Development of Sociology and Anthropology in Ghana and Future Prospects: Akosua Darkwah, Steve Tonah and Max Assimeng.- Chapter 7: Social Work Practice in Ghana Changing Dynamics, Challenges and Opportunities: Michael Baffoe and Mavis Dako-Gyeke.- Chapter 8: The Study and Practice of Economics in Ghana: Louis Boakye-Yiadom, William Baah-Boateng and Abena D. Oduro.- Chapter 9: The Vissisitudes of Political Science in Ghana: Joseph R.A. Ayee and Maame A.A. Gyekye-Jandoh.- Chapter 10: Changing Perspectives in the Didactics of International Affairs in Ghana: Linda Darkwa and Philip Attuquayefio.- Chapter 11: From Library and Archival Studies to Information Studies: Anaba Anankyela Alemna and Harry Akussah.- Chapter 12: Critically 'Trending' Approaches to Communication Theory and Methods of Inquiry in Ghana: Kwasi Ansu –Kyeremeh.- Chapter 13: African Studies: Evolution, Challenges and Prospects: Brigid Sackey.- Chapter 14: Evolution and Development of Development Studies in Ghana: Philip Duku Osei.- Chapter 15: Women's and Gender Studies in Ghana: Abena Animwaa Yeboah, Akosua Adomako Ampofo and Maame Kyerewaa Brobbey.- Chapter 16: Changing Trends in Adult and Continuing Education: The Ghanaian Experience: Yaw Oheneba-Sakyi, Olivia Adwoa Tiwaah Frimpong, Samuel Kofi Badu-Nyarko, Michael Ayittey Tagoe.- Chapter 17: Conclusion: Joseph R.A. Ayee, Samuel Agyei-Mensah and Abena D. Oduro.