Historically Black Colleges and Universities - A Reference Handbook (Hardcover, Annotated edition)

A highly readable overview of the rich past of historically black colleges and universities, and how their role in higher education is evolving for the future. Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have influenced African American lives and communities since 1837. Historically Black Colleges and Universities provides a past and present look at their role in higher education. This volume addresses why these institutions exist, how effective they've been, and if today's 103 HBCUs are still necessary. Special attention is given to the years since 1954 and to desegregation cases such as Brown v. Board of Education, United States v. Fordice, and other judicial decisions. The volume highlights government relations, leadership, and philanthropy as they apply to HBCUs. Also, a chapter provides a case study of the Historically Minority Universities Bioscience and Biotechnology Program Initiative, and a final chapter suggests research agendas for the 21st century. Six narrative chapters covering the history, purpose, and legacy of these institutions and how they relate to the government and the international community Directory of national organizations, associations, and federal agencies associated with and proponents of historically black colleges and universities

General

Imprint:	ABC-CLIO Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Contemporary Education Issues
Release date:	September 2003
First published:	September 2003
Authors:	Cynthia L. Jackson • Eleanor F. Nunn
Dimensions:	244 x 230 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	253
Edition:	Annotated edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-85109-422-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Black studies Books > Social sciences > Education > Higher & further education > Colleges of further education Books > Social sciences > Education > Higher & further education > Colleges of higher education Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
LSN:	1-85109-422-9
Barcode:	9781851094226

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