Ethnic Studies, Sociology 

This volume makes a vivid and thorough discussion on ethnicity in Africa in terms of history and the management, resolution and prevention of conflicts. The book walks the reader through some examples of ethnic conflicts to prove the universality of ethnic complexities, and cogently advises against any moral and scholarly withdrawal from issues concerning African ethnicity. It also examines efforts ranging from diplomacy, mediation, arbitration, and enforcement to forceful intervention. The discussion commends these efforts but stresses that conflict prevention is the better means of addressing conflict issues in Africa and elsewhere. - from Amzon 

CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Introduction………………………………………………….......p. 1
The All Important Agenda
Method and Organization
Chapter 2 Ethnic History and Composition ………………………….p. 21
Ethnic Categories
Destiny of Africans Bound Together
African Cultures versus African
Culture Debate
Chapter 3 Role of Ethnicity in the Past ………………………………...p. 45
Mobilizing and Protective Role
The Question Mark
Chapter 4 Paradigms of Ethnicity and
Contemporary Ethnic Ramifications …………………………………...…p. 53
Major Explanatory Paradigms
Evaluation of the Models' Applicability
Instances of Ethnic Skirmishes and
Conflicts in Africa
Chapter 5 Conflict Management and Resolution …………………….p. 75
International Efforts
African Efforts
Chapter 6 Conflict Prevention ………………………………………….......p. 101
Role of Africans
Role of International World
Chapter 7 Conclusion …………………………………………………...........p. 133
Summary
Suggestions
Word of Encouragement and Hope
Bibliography ……………………………………………………...........…p. 139