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Dr. Jean Allman

Dr. Jean Allman

October 29, 2018 00:30:18

Guests: Allman, Jean

Host: Alegi, Peter

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Episode 119

Rethinking African Humanities

Jean Allman (Washington U.) on rethinking African humanities. She discusses her research on Ghana, women, and gender, and highlights the transformative potential of collaborative work. Allman reflects on African Studies publishing networks and then previews her ASA Presidential Lecture delivered at MSU: "#HerskovitsMustFall? A Meditation on Whiteness, African Studies, and the Unfinished Business of 1968."  

00:00:00 - 00:01:41 Introduction
00:01:40 - 00:03:06 How Allman's work in Ghana began
00:03:07 - 00:05:43 Change or lack of change in African history
00:05:44 - 00:07:39 Methodology vs. bias
00:07:40 - 00:18:34 Co-Authorship
00:18:35 - 00:25:14 Reflection on African Studies publishing
00:25:15 - 00:29:04 Preview of ASA Presidential Lecture
00:29:05 - 00:30:18 Outro