On the Interface of Philosophy and Language in Africa: Some Practical and Theoretical Considerations

African Studies Review

Volumn 44, Issue 3, 2001, Pages 27-45

  Kishani, Bongasu Tanla ^a  

^a Bùy Division of the North West Province ^*  (Cameroon)

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EID: 85011510959     PISSN: 00020206     EISSN: 15552462     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2307/525592     Document Type: Article

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