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human ontogenesis within African culture  

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  • Developmental science espouses the concept of the human life span and the human life cycle. Is this a developmental science fiat or does it possess cultural substantiation? This entry explores this notion in terms of human ontogenesis, with particular reference to the ontogenetic development of the human being within the African cultural setting. [Source: Encyclopedia of Applied Developmental Science; African Culture, Human Ontogenesis Within]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/human_ontogenesis_within_African_culture

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