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Africana History, Culture and Social Policy
. Ed(S): Conyers, James L., Jr.; Barnett, Alva
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Description for Africana History, Culture and Social Policy
Paperback. Editor(s): Conyers, James L., Jr.; Barnett, Alva. Num Pages: 424 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1H; HBG; HBJH; HBLW; JFC; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 151 x 21. Weight in Grams: 558.
In this collection of compelling essays, scholars critically examine the history, culture, and social policies that surround the African Diaspora and explore how these have shaped the experiences of African-Americans today. The essays address a wide range of related topics that include historical perspectives on black clergy, the historical significance of black poetry and literature, the place of black studies in the academy, racism on campuses, and issues concerning social work. In seeking to promote dialogue between scholars of various disciplines, this volume fosters a non-hegemonic perspective that is critical for investigating and understanding contemporary African-American culture.
In this collection of compelling essays, scholars critically examine the history, culture, and social policies that surround the African Diaspora and explore how these have shaped the experiences of African-Americans today. The essays address a wide range of related topics that include historical perspectives on black clergy, the historical significance of black poetry and literature, the place of black studies in the academy, racism on campuses, and issues concerning social work. In seeking to promote dialogue between scholars of various disciplines, this volume fosters a non-hegemonic perspective that is critical for investigating and understanding contemporary African-American culture.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
International Scholars Publications,U.S. United States
Number of pages
424
Condition
New
Number of Pages
424
Place of Publication
Lanham, United States
ISBN
9781573092104
SKU
V9781573092104
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About . Ed(S): Conyers, James L., Jr.; Barnett, Alva
James L. Conyers, Jr. is Associate Professor of Black Studies and Sociology and Chair of Black Studies at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He is also Courtesy Associate Professor of History at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Alva Barnett is Associate Professor of Social Work and Black Studies at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
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