Changing Perspectives on the Social Sciences in Ghana

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...

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Other Authors: Agyei-Mensah, Samuel (Editor), Ayee, Joseph Atsu (Editor), Oduro, Abena D. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 2014, 2014
Edition:1st ed. 2014
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 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