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Hardback. This volume considers African-American education in the 21st century through the lens of the Chicago School Tradition, at the University of Chicago. Editor(s): Allen, Walter R.; Spencer, Margaret Beale; O'Connor, Carla. Series: Advances in Education in Diverse Communities: Research Policy and Praxis. Num Pages: 404 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL1; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 742.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United States
Number of pages
404
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762308293
ISBN
9780762308293
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 140.78

Paperback. Investigates the origins of contemporary African American Vernacular English (AAVE), one of the oldest, yet unsolved, questions in sociolinguistics. This volume presents a comprehensive analysis of tense and aspect as manifested in recorded conversations with 101 former slaves and their descendants. Series: Language in Society. Num Pages: 320 pages, 48. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 1KJ; 2ABM; CFB; CFFD; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 436.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631212669
ISBN
9780631212669
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 74.65

Hardback. African American Faces of the Civil War makes an important contribution to a comparatively understudied aspect of the war and provides a fascinating look into lives that helped shape America. Num Pages: 384 pages, 77, 77 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; AJCP; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 28. Weight in Grams: 749.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Edition
First
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421406251
ISBN
9781421406251
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 30.73

paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Dafina United States
Edition
4th Revised, Updated ed.
Number of pages
464
Condition
New
SKU
V9780758292414
ISBN
9780758292414
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 18.64

Paperback. Presenting a study of African American healing, this work sheds light on a variety of folk practices and traces their development from the time of slavery through the Great Migrations. Through conversations with black Americans, it demonstrates how herbs, charms, and rituals continue folk healing performances. Num Pages: 189 pages, 4 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFHF; VXH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 12. Weight in Grams: 286.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
189
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814757321
ISBN
9780814757321
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.40

Paperback. Culled from the records of the National Register of Historic Places, a roster of all types of significant properties across the United States, African American Historic Places includes over 800 places in 42 states and two U.S. territories that have played a role in black American history. Editor(s): Savage, Beth L. Num Pages: 624 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFF; JFSL3; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 179 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1043.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
624
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471143451
ISBN
9780471143451
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.79

Paperback. Offers perspectives on black history - its scholarship and pedagogy, scholars and interpreters, and evolution as a profession. This book discusses various issues and themes for understanding and analyzing African American history, the 20th century black historical enterprise, and the teaching of African American history for the 21st century. Series: The New Black Studies Series. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; 1KBB; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 390.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
SKU
V9780252077012
ISBN
9780252077012
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.31

Paperback. A collection of approximately forty portraits with mini biographies of Maryland's extraordinary African American men and women. It includes luminaries such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, "Baby Joe" Gans, Leon Day, Lillie Carroll Jackson, and Thurgood Marshall. Num Pages: 168 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 217 x 9. Weight in Grams: 680.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Maryland Historical Society United States
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780938420699
ISBN
9780938420699
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 22.18

Paperback. Analyzing the behavior of African American state legislators in multiple legislative sessions across five states, Haynie has compiled a wealth of valuable data that reveals the dynamics and effectiveness of black participation in the legislative process. Series: Power, Conflict, and Democracy: American Politics into the 21st Century. Num Pages: 176 pages, six figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3; JPH; JPQ; JPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 272.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231106450
ISBN
9780231106450
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.06

Paperback. Between 20 and 25 luminaries are profiled. Each entry consists of (a) a short biography, focusing on national accomplishments, (b) at least one major paper, speech, or other professional item such as a workshop format, and (c) an annotated bibliography. Editor(s): Wilkin, Binnie Tate. Series: Children's Literature Association Centennial Studies. Num Pages: 360 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; GL; HBTB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810851566
ISBN
9780810851566
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 128.89

Paperback. Documents the central texts and arguments in African American literary theory from the 1920s to now Editor(s): Napier, Winston. Num Pages: 576 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DSA; DSBH; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1260.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814758106
ISBN
9780814758106
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 38.32

Hardcover. Editor(s): Gates, Henry Louis, Jr.; Higginbotham, Evelyn Brooks. Series: The African American History Reference Series. Num Pages: 7588 pages, 100 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BK; GBCB; HBJK; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 273 x 410 x 165. Weight in Grams: 17360.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
7584
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199920778
ISBN
9780199920778
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 1,684.53

Hardback. The first comprehensive analysis of the impact of the Reagan revolution on African-American political life. The book also critically assesses the Clinton administration's record on race and the Democratic party response to affirmative action, welfare, and other aspects of the African-American political agenda. Series: Power, Conflict, and Democracy: American Politics into the 21st Century. Num Pages: 544 pages, 80 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFC; JFSL3; JPH; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 162 x 37. Weight in Grams: 860. Fine copy
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Number of pages
544
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
Used, Like New
SKU
KST0009592
ISBN
9780231104180
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 5.49

Hardback. The first comprehensive analysis of the impact of the Reagan revolution on African-American political life. The book also critically assesses the Clinton administration's record on race and the Democratic party response to affirmative action, welfare, and other aspects of the African-American political agenda. Series: Power, Conflict, and Democracy: American Politics into the 21st Century. Num Pages: 544 pages, 80 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFC; JFSL3; JPH; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 162 x 37. Weight in Grams: 860. Fine copy
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Number of pages
544
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Edition
0th Edition
SKU
KST0009591
ISBN
9780231104180
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 5.49

Paperback. The first comprehensive analysis of the impact of the Reagan revolution on African-American political life. The book also critically assesses the Clinton administration's record on race and the Democratic party response to affirmative action, welfare, and other aspects of the African-American political agenda. Series: Power, Conflict, and Democracy: American Politics into the 21st Century. Num Pages: 544 pages, 80 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPN; JFC; JFSL3; JPH; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 726.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
544
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231104197
ISBN
9780231104197
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 30.78

Paperback. Offers a provocative historical and philosophical treatment of the religious life of African Americans. Glaude argues that the phrase "African American religion" is meaningful only insofar as it singles out the distinctive ways religion has been leveraged by African Americans to respond to different racial regimes in the United States. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HR; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 132 x 8. Weight in Grams: 126.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195182897
ISBN
9780195182897
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 13.67

Paperback. Offers a view of African American religious history from Africa and early America through Reconstruction to the rise of black nationalism, civil rights, and the black theology. This work includes documents, such as personal narratives, sermons, letters, protest pamphlets, early denominational histories, and theological statements. Editor(s): Sernett, Milton C. Series: C.Eric Lincoln Series on the Black Experience. Num Pages: 608 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRAX; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 40. Weight in Grams: 930.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Edition
Second
Number of pages
608
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822324492
ISBN
9780822324492
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 33.91

Paperback. Num Pages: 490 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 32. Weight in Grams: 839.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
490
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822309260
ISBN
9780822309260
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 31.82

Paperback. Focuses on black migration and Latino immigration, examining tensions and alliances that emerged between African Americans and other groups. Exploring the challenges of residential segregation and deindustrialization, this book also tackles such topics as the real estate industry's discriminatory practices. Editor(s): Kusmer, Kenneth L.; Trotter, Joe. Series: Historical Studies of Urban America. Num Pages: 512 pages, 5 line drawings, 16 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; HBTB; JFSG; JFSL3. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 726.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
512
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226465104
ISBN
9780226465104
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 29.52

Hardback. A guide to resources for use with K-12 students, this selective volume lists substantial, easily accessible resources on African American visual artists. In total, 639 resources, referencing 1,174 individual artists are annotated and include works about the artists as well as the contexts in which the African American artist is situated. Series: Global Art Resource Guides. Num Pages: 350 pages, Global art resource guides. BIC Classification: 1KBB; ACB; GBCR; JFSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 143 x 27. Weight in Grams: 549.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
350
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810837225
ISBN
9780810837225
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.87

Paperback. Compelling and enlightening, this collection of primary source documents allows twenty-first century students to direct dial key figures in African-American history. It includes concise and perceptive commentary along with engaging suggestions for discussion and project work. Series: Uncovering the Past: Documentary Readers in American History. Num Pages: 344 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFSL1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 163 x 16. Weight in Grams: 446.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444339413
ISBN
9781444339413
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.99
€ 50.97

Paperback. Including more than 50 documents that span the history of slavery in America, African American Voices chronicles the widely varied experience of African American slaves. Editor(s): Mintz, Steven. Series: Uncovering the Past: Documentary Readers in American History. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JD; 3JF; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBTS; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 10. Weight in Grams: 382.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
4th Edition
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405182676
ISBN
9781405182676
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 40.89

Paperback. The third in a major new series of books based on the remarkable NMAAHC photography archive. Num Pages: 72 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AGC; AJCR; JFSJ1; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 182 x 11. Weight in Grams: 224.
Publisher
GILES
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781907804489
ISBN
9781907804489
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.17

Hardback. Constraints on freedom, education, and individual dignity have always been fundamental in determining who is able to write, when, and where. This title argues that African American literature did not develop apart from canonical Western literary traditions but instead grew out of those literatures. Num Pages: 456 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSB. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 38. Weight in Grams: 748.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
456
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226789965
ISBN
9780226789965
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 95.07
€ 78.49

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