The Igbo in Diaspora: The Binding Force of Information

Reference Type Journal Article
Year of Publication
1999
Author
Author: Amusi Odi
Journal
Libraries & Culture
Volume
34
Issue
2
Pagination
158-167
Language
English
Region
Africa
Demographics
Black People, Non-US
Chronological Period
1950-1999
Annotation

Examines information dissemination practices of the Igbo ethnic group in Nigeria, followed by discussion of rethinking approaches to librarianship to meet the needs of a "transitional society".

Sections

  • Introduction
  • Igbo Capitalism
  • The Binding Force of Information (sections: the Wooden Drum, Town Criers, Burn Fire, Egbe Cham (Den Gun), The Talking Drum)
  • Cultural Revitalization
  • Reactions
  • Conclusion 
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