{"product_id":"terminal-africa-by-p-f-erasmus","title":"Terminal Africa by P.F. Erasmus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTerminal Africa: the curse of the ancestral cord\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'American Typewriter'; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThis is a REPRINT of an exceedingly difficult book to find. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'American Typewriter'; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'American Typewriter'; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; background: white;\"\u003ePlease allow two weeks for the book to be delivered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'American Typewriter'; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'American Typewriter'; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e This book is a reproduction of the historical text for academic, historical, or collector purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'American Typewriter'; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'American Typewriter'; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOriginally published in 2007; printed in 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'American Typewriter'; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'American Typewriter'; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e6\" x 9\" \/ 124 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerminal Africa: The Curse of the Ancestral Cord \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e(2007) by clinical psychologist Dr. P.F. (Peter) Erasmus explores the intersection of ethnic realities, mythology, and deeply-rooted conflicts in southern Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt argues that unaddressed ethnic prejudices pose devastating consequences for the continent's future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Themes \u0026amp; Focus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eEthnic Realities\u003c\/span\u003e: The book examines southern and South African ethnic divisions, arguing they are a critical source of ongoing conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCultural Research\u003c\/span\u003e: The author draws upon a lifelong study of Black African culture, mythology, and indigenous traditions—specifically focusing on the Zulu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCycle of Conflict\u003c\/span\u003e: Erasmus warns that unless Africa successfully overcomes its historic prejudices regarding race and creed, the continent risks continuous cycles of violence, crime, and genocide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe \"Ancestral Cord\":\u003c\/span\u003e The subtitle refers to the cultural ties and historical tribal loyalties that bind African societies, which the author argues can act as either a foundation for unity or an anchor of destructive rivalry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Obscure Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45421280100438,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/1031\/1254\/files\/Frontcover_49167900-995d-488b-ac0a-cbb975f24254.jpg?v=1784667806","url":"https:\/\/obscurebooks.myshopify.com\/products\/terminal-africa-by-p-f-erasmus","provider":"Obscure Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}