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African Studies

a guide to help with researching African history and cultures.

African Studies

The Pennsylvania State University Libraries collect many materials related to the study and teaching of Africa. Among the items that can be found at the Libraries are books, maps, journals, videos, and electronic resources on Africa.

To assist the community of Penn State faculty and students interested in exploring the political, historical, socioeconomic, and cultural aspects of Africa, this site has been developed to help you locate library resources. 

General | Interdisciplinary Databases

Humanities Perspective

Social Sciences Perspective

Gender Perspective