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The review aims to critically analyze how architecture influences the displacement of cultural heritage in Africa.

January 22, 2026Open Access

Review: Africa's Buildings: Architecture and the Displacement of Cultural Heritage

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The review aims to critically analyze how architecture influences the displacement of cultural heritage in Africa.
Literature review of the book's content
Critical analysis by a librarian specializing in architecture
Evaluation of themes and arguments presented in the book
Highlights the tension between modern architecture and traditional cultural heritage
Discusses the implications for future urban design and heritage conservation
Suggests a need for more inclusive practices in architectural planning

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Book review of Africa's Buildings: Architecture and the Displacement of Cultural Heritage by Itohan Osayimwese. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2025. 296 p. ill. ISBN 978-0-691-25143-1 (h/c), 35. 00. https: //bookshop. org/a/107144/9780691251431. Reviewed January 2026 by Barbara Opar, Librarian for Architecture and French Language and Literature, Syracuse University Libraries, baopar@syr. edu.

Review: Africa's Buildings: Architecture and the Displacement of Cultural Heritage

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