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THE CULTURAL AND SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS OF AFRICA
We have seen the complexity that underlies the seemingly simple questions of ‘‘Where is Africa’’ and ‘‘who is African.’’ The…
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UNIFYING THEMES IN AFRICAN STUDIES
Due to historical context, we have seen there are no simple answers to the basic questions for orienting any scientific,…
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AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP AND AFRICAN STUDIES
The dismissal of the importance of African studies preceded its acceptance as a scholarly discipline. While clearly diminished today, the…
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The Persisting Effects of Early Life Decisions
There now is substantial evidence that the decisions that individuals make during early adulthood have important consequences for their life…
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PHYSICAL EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL
There are three major forms of beverages containing alcohol (ethanol) that are regularly consumed. Wine is made from fermentation of…
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How You Prepare Your Vegetables Makes a Big Difference
Here’s a little-known fact: If you crush garlic and chop broccoli and then let them rest before you cook them,…
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ENHANCING YOUR DETOX EXPERIENCE
Introduction A well-designed detox plan starts with food, but food isn’t the only mechanism that can enhance detoxification. Sleep, relaxation,…
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Artificial Sweeteners Are Bad for You
Here is a classic example of what happens when you try to outsmart Mother Nature. Rather than accept the fact…
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The Bitter Truth About Sugar Alcohols
Sugar alcohols are the mystery sweeteners, with weird names and murky origins. They’re derived from plants such as fruits and…
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