Shadow of the Plantation (Paperback, New Ed)

"Shadow of the Plantation" focuses on descendants of slaves in one rural Southern community in the early part of this century. In the process, Johnson reviews the troubled history of race relations in the United /States. When reread half a century after it was first written, "Shadow of the Plantation" is clearly revealed as a remarkably perceptive and fresh comment on race relations and the triumph of individuals over circumstances. Charles Johnson's book is significant for its use of multiple methodologies. The research took place in an ecological setting that was a dynamic element of the life of the community. The book is a multifaceted, interpretive survey of the 612 black families that composed the rural community of Macon County, Alabama, in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Johnson describes and analyzes their families, economic situation, education, religious activities, recreational life, and health practices. "Shadow of the Plantation" manages to be both historically accurate and foresighted at the same time. It is as much a book about today as it is a discussion of yesterday. This volume is an important study that will be of value to sociologists, anthropologists, and black studies specialists.

General

Imprint:	Transaction Publishers
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Black & African-American Studies
Release date:	July 1996
First published:	1996
Authors:	Charles S. Johnson
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	248
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-1-56000-878-1
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Black studies Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political control & freedoms > Slavery & emancipation Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Human biology & related topics > Biological anthropology > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
LSN:	1-56000-878-4
Barcode:	9781560008781

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