Africa-Related Dissertations Database

The Africa-Related Dissertations Database is a resource that represents various areas of Africa-Related expertise developed by Howard University graduate students. It provides information about Africa-Related dissertations and theses completed at Howard University. The database is searchable by area of study, country, type or year. You can also search using any keyword or name in the "Search" field.

Most of the dissertations and theses below are available on ProQuest. Most universities, including Howard University, have ProQuest subscriptions so that students, faculty and other personnel have complimentary access when logged into their university account.

Title Name Area of Study Country Dissertation Type Year
Nation-Building and Political Socialization in Ghana, 1957-1966 Bartholomew Uzonwune Political Science Ghana Dissertation 1973
Nigerian Boundaries: Constraints on National Unity Skyne Uku-Wertimer Political Science Nigeria Dissertation 1973
Continuity and Change in Ghanaian Narrative Literature Cyprian Rowe Literature Ghana Dissertation 1973
A Socio-economic Study of the Kenyan Highlands from 1900-1970: A Case Study of the Uhuru Government Ng'weno Osolo-Nasubo Economics, Governance, Political Science, Sociology Kenya Dissertation 1973
The Influence of the Traditional African Religion in the Political Structure of the Ashanti and Oyo Empires, 1700-1817: A Comparative Study Richard Nzeadighibe Political Science, Religion / Theology Ghana Dissertation 1973
The Response of the Traditional Elite in Nigeria to the Imposition of Colonial Rule; A Case Study Milton E. Lane Colonialism / Decolonization / Post-Colonialism, Culture, Governance, Political Science Nigeria Thesis 1972
The Impact of Western European Culture on the Family Pattern of the Gikuyu of the Republic of Kenya Duncan W. Kimani Colonialism / Decolonization / Post-Colonialism, Culture, Sociology Kenya Thesis 1972
An Analysis of the Historical Origins of the East African Community: 1920-1971 Frederick F. L. Kajumulo History, Sociology Thesis 1972
Ethio-Somalia Territorial Dispute: A Case Study of Geo-Political Confrontation Peter Gabriel Conflict Resolution, Foreign Policy, Geography, International Relations, Political Science Ethiopia, Somalia Thesis 1972
An Analysis of the Literature of Sierra Leone In Krio and English Amelia A. Fitzjohn Language, Literature Sierra Leone Thesis 1972
The Bassa Migrants and the Castlike Social System in Monrovia Matilda E. Cooper Immigration / Migration, Political Science Liberia Thesis 1972
Symbolism in the Traditional Religion of the Akan of Ghana Kojo F. Baiden Religion / Theology Ghana Thesis 1972
Development of Secondary Education in Ethiopia Atsede Asfaw Education, Youth Ethiopia Thesis 1972
The Role of Banking Systems and other Financial Institutions in the Social and Economic Development of Nigeria 1959-1969 Samuel J. Akpaffiong Development, Economics, Political Science, Sociology Nigeria Thesis 1972
The Internal Politics of the United Nations: A Case Study of Namibia’s Independence, 1967-1972 Theophilus N. Igboeli NGOs / International / Intergovernmental Organizations, Political Science Namibia Dissertation 1972
Perspectives on Nigeria Historiography, 1875-1971; the Historians of Modern Nigeria Robert Hess Geography, History Nigeria Dissertation 1972
W.E.B. Du Bois' Vision of Africa 1900-1945 Carolyn O. Williams Culture, Political Science United States Thesis 1972
An Analysis of Ethnic Conflicts in the Kasai, 1885-60; Origin, Growth and Explosion Remy Tshihamba Conflict Resolution, Ethnic and Racial Studies Democratic Republic of The Congo Thesis 1972
Origins and Development of the Indigenous Culture of Ethiopia Bryan McClure Culture Ethiopia Thesis 1972
An Analysis of the Chinese Communist Approach to Africa and the African Response, 1955-1967 Ru-Tseng Lin Foreign Policy, International Relations, Political Science China Thesis 1972
A Comparative and Analytical Survey of the Mask in Traditional African Art Vernon A. Douez-Smith Art History, Fine Arts Thesis 1971
The African Socialism of Leopold Senghor And Julius Nyerere: Ideology and Practice in Senegal and Tanzania Joseph P. Donaghy Governance, Political Science Senegal, Tanzania Thesis 1971
Early Portuguese Imperialism in Ethiopia, 1490-1632: Origins, Responses, Consequences Getahun Dilebo Colonialism / Decolonization / Post-Colonialism, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Political Science Ethiopia, Portugal Thesis 1971
The Influence of Koisan Saharan Rock Painting on the Development of a Naturalistic Art Style in Pre-Dynastic Egypt Patricia Crawford Art History, Fine Arts Egypt Thesis 1971
An Approach to the Analysis of Conceptual Forms in African Traditional Sculpture Based upon African Religious Philosophy Betty Cheek Art History, Fine Arts, Religion / Theology Thesis 1971
The Interaction of Afro-Americans and South Africans, 1898-1940 Mattye Laverne Brandon Sociology South Africa, United States Thesis 1971
The Development of Nigerian Federalism 1946-1966 Victor O. Ajaero Governance, Political Science Nigeria Thesis 1971
Agricultural Development Through the Process of Agrarian Reform and Land Reclamation in the U.A.R. (Egypt) Hassan A. Abdel-Kader Agriculture, Land Tenure, Political Science Egypt Thesis 1971
Thematic Trends of the East African Novel Saundra C. Williams Literature Thesis 1971
Tchyika U Tam'si's “Brushfire;” An Analysis Barbara E. Weisse Literature Republic of The Congo Thesis 1971
The Socio-Economic Development of the U.A.R., 1952-1965 Ahmed S. Selim Development, Economics, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Political Science, Sociology Egypt, Syria Thesis 1971
Hadithi: A Study of the East African Tale Judith Ann Rager Literature Thesis 1971
The Rise of African Nationalism in Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) Wellington W. Nyangoni Political Science Zimbabwe Thesis 1971
Boundary Disputes Between Liberia and Colonial Powers: 1911-1923 Anthony Wojloh Colonialism / Decolonization / Post-Colonialism, Foreign Policy, Geography, History, Political Science Liberia Dissertation 1971
The Novels of Chinua Achebe and Ayi Kwei Armah Susan L. McDuffie Literature Ghana, Nigeria Thesis 1971
The Changing Perspective of Wasa Amanfi Traditional Religion in Contemporary Africa Vincent Damuah Religion / Theology Ghana Dissertation 1971
A Literary Criteria for the Study of African Drama Andrea J. Love Literature Thesis 1971
A Diachronic Introduction to the Autochthonous Authors of South Africa R. E. Alain Kirsch Literature South Africa Thesis 1971
Social Progress and Industrialization in Egypt, 1957-1965 Abdel Mohammed Khalil Development, Political Science, Sociology Egypt Thesis 1971
Luo Socio-Political Organization and its Continuity Into the Colonial Period, 1883-1914 William B. Johnson Colonialism / Decolonization / Post-Colonialism, Political Science, Sociology Kenya, Tanzania Thesis 1971
The Remote and Immediate Causes of the Biafran War of Independence Miriam O. I. Ikejiani Conflict Resolution, Political Science Nigeria Thesis 1971
The Development of Nationalism in Kenya from 1951 to 1963 Deanna V. Holland Political Science Kenya Thesis 1971
The Libyan Oil Industry and its Role in The National Economy Hussein M. Zagaar Education, Energy, Political Science Libya Thesis 1970
The Role of Multinational Corporations in the New International Economic Order and African Development Miriam Uzokwe Development, Economics, Political Science Thesis 1970
The Paradox of Kwame Nkrumah's Political Leadership in Ghana, 1947-1966 Bartholomew O. Uzonwume Governance, Political Science Ghana Thesis 1970
Contributing Factors to the Dramatic Drought in Black East African Theatre Lawrence Thindiu Art History, Literature Thesis 1970
The Reaction of the Africans in South Africa to Apartheid (1945-1960) Stephen M. Sumner Apartheid / Post-Apartheid, Governance, International Relations, Political Science South Africa Thesis 1970
Education for African Development; Elites, School Leavers and Drop-Outs and their Effect on Nation-Building Mary Steven Sandrock Development, Education, Youth Thesis 1970
Five Ghanaian Novelists Cyprian L. Rowe Literature Ghana Thesis 1970
Trichotomy of Tension: A Case Study of Africans in Local Government Nina W. T. Robbins Governance, Political Science Thesis 1970