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Book SynopsisAcculturative Stress and Change in Nigerian Society argues that, in the aftermath of European domination and colonial rule, African struggle and the relationships between social groups in Africa can be traced to the legacy of colonialism as well as events in the post-colonial struggle of domination by the elites. This book locates ethnic conflict in Nigeria not only in the colonial history, but in the attitude and practices of the political elites. Using the Annang of Nigeria as a case study, the book traces their history and struggle for ethnic identity and recognition from pre-colonial times to the post-civil war period. It further argues that colonialism destroyed the Annang identity but the struggle for power following colonialism has also raised other problems. What happened to the Annang represents an example that was repeated all over Africa. The author maintains that what is happening among the Annang is symptomatic of the African struggle.This book moves beyond the usual dis
Table of ContentsChapter One: Identity, Culture and History Chapter Two: Annang Social and Political Organization before Colonialism Chapter Three: British Colonialism Chapter Four: The Invasion of Annang Land Chapter Five: Western Education and the New Class Chapter Six: Confronting Change Chapter Seven: Power Politics and Philanthropy Chapter Eight: Group Relationships and Dynamics Chapter Nine: The Identity Question Chapter Ten: Post-Independence and Civil War Chapter Eleven: The Future
