This collection reprints 13 journal articles originally published in Africa development, vol.29, no.1 in 2004. Both American and African philosophers rebuff the objectivity of neo-classical economics, challenging Western views of African history, intellect, religion, culture, education, decolonization, modernization, political structures, and economic innovation. Published by the Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa. Published by the Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)