Patrolling Epistemic Borders in a World of Borderless Pandemics Epistemological Policemen in COVID-19 Afflicted 21st Century

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nhemachena, Artwell., Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-2023.

Africa.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (436 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Langaa RPCID, 2021

Summary:

This book, 'Patrolling Epistemic Borders in a World of Borderless Pandemics: Policemen in COVID-19 Afflicted 21st Century Africa,' explores the social, cultural, and epistemic challenges faced by African societies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Edited by Artwell Nhemachena, Rewai Makamani, and Munyaradzi Mukesi, it delves into the interdisciplinary perspectives on how pandemics impact borderless societies. The contributors, who are scholars and researchers from various African countries, provide insights into the intersection of sociology, anthropology, linguistics, history, and environmental studies. The book aims to shed light on the complexities of managing public health crises in Africa and examines the roles of cultural and epistemic frameworks in shaping responses to such global challenges. It is intended for an academic audience interested in African studies, sociology, anthropology, and public health. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title page

Copyright page

About the Contributors

Contents

Preface: COVID-19 Letter to the President

Preface

Chapter 1 - Kupembedza N’anga Inobata Amai? Conceptualising Global Epistemological Policemen - A Decolonial Introduction

Introduction

Policing epistemologies in the world of conspiracies

Dual-use research, technology and questions of knowledge and ignorance

Chapter outlines

References

Chapter 2 - COVID-19 Vaccine Invention and Ignorant Experts in African Universities: A Critique of Epistemic Hegemony and Intellectual Begging

Universities in Africa for Africans

Intellectual begging as an intellectual meningitis

Epistemic hegemony: Production of ignorant experts as progenies of intellectual begging

An Afrocentric critique and corrective

Epistemic freedom: The necessity for medical inventions in universities for Africa

Conclusion

Chapter 3 - Cultural Imperialism, Indigenous Health Delivery Systems and COVID-19 Vaccination Scepticism in Zimbabwe

Cultural imperialism corrupts African societies

Methodology

Rhodesians, disinformation, misinformation and distortions

Vaccine is politically motivated

Traditional medicines under the couch

Appraisal of traditional medicines Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9956-552-52-6

OCLC:

1288211183