First published in 2009, this ground-breaking work introduced a new field in Africana studies and laid the groundwork for positioning the teachings of Elijah Muhammad in academia. Today, this work remains a rare opportunity for scholars and lay persons to a preview the teachings of Elijah Muhammad and its multifaceted, interdisciplinary scope. This book has the potential to change the philosophical and practical methods of education. In this revised edition, new terminology for Elijah Muhammad Studies is coined Elijahmatology. It additionally includes updated references and expanded discussion about the impact of Elijah Muhammad’s teachings in the 21st century. The book lays a foundation for situating the teachings of Elijah Muhammad in academia, identifying Africana Studies as the discipline from which it could develop into a field of study.
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This book introduces a new field of study that draws from the disciplines of education (critical pedagogy, critical race theory, whiteness studies) and Africana Studies. It highlights how the teachings of Elijah Muhammad are interdisciplinary and could transform education in the 21st century.
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Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Goals, Challenges, and Misconceptions
Chapter 2: The Knowledge of God
Chapter 3: The Knowledge of Self
Chapter 4: Interdisciplinary Scope
Epilogue
References
Index
About the Author

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This book introduces a new field of study that draws from the disciplines of education (critical pedagogy, critical race theory, whiteness studies) and Africana Studies. It highlights how the teachings of Elijah Muhammad are interdisciplinary and could transform education in the 21st century.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780761874560
Publisert
2024-12-21
Utgiver
University Press of America
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
160 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
112

Forfatter

Biografisk notat

Abul Pitre is department chair and professor of Africana Studies at San Francisco State University. He was appointed Edinboro University’s first named professor for his outstanding work in African-American education and held the distinguished title of the Carter G. Woodson Professor of Education.