Changing Perspectives on the Social Sciences in Ghana

• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Agyei-Mensah, Samuel (Επιμελητής έκδοσης), Ayee, Joseph Atsu (Επιμελητής έκδοσης), Oduro, Abena D. (Επιμελητής έκδοσης)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Θέματα: Political science.; Economics.; Management science.; Archaeology.; Social work.; Sociology.; Demography.; Sex (Psychology).; Gender expression.; Gender identity.; Political Science and International Relations.; Political Science.; Gender Studies.; Social Work.; Economics, general.

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 perspe...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• 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.