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Race and Racism in Literature (Hardcover, New) Loot Price: R1,890
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Race and Racism in Literature (Hardcover, New): Charles E Wilson Jr

Race and Racism in Literature (Hardcover, New)

Charles E Wilson Jr

Series: Exploring Social Issues through Literature

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Issues of race and racism permeate American society and are of central concern to students and teachers. The chapters in this reference explore how these issues have been addressed in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Native Son, The House on Mango Street, Ceremony, and other major novels widely read by high school students. The works discussed reflect racial issues from a range of cultural perspectives. Each chapter is devoted to a particular novel and provides a plot summary, an overview of the work's historical background, a literary analysis, and suggestions for further reading. Issues of race and racism have long permeated American society and continue to be among the most important social concerns today. This volume explores how racial issues have been treated in a dozen major novels widely read by high school students and undergraduates. The works discussed are from different historical periods and reflect a range of cultural perspectives, including African American, Latino, Native American, Asian American, Italian American, Jewish American, and Jewish-Arab experiences. The volume begins with an introductory essay on race and racism in literature. Each of the chapters that follow examines a particular novel, including: ; The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn ; Native Son ; The House on Mango Street ; Ceremony ; The Chosen ; And others. Each chapter includes a plot summary, an overview of the work's historical background, a discussion of overt and subtle racism in the novel, and suggestions for further reading.

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Imprint: Greenwood Press
Country of origin: United States
Series: Exploring Social Issues through Literature
Release date: April 2005
First published: May 2005
Authors: Charles E Wilson Jr
Dimensions: 235 x 156 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 176
Edition: New
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-32820-6
Categories: Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > General
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Multicultural studies > Racism & racial discrimination
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LSN: 0-313-32820-X
Barcode: 9780313328206

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