Bury My Heart in a Free Land - Black Women Intellectuals in Modern U.S. History (Hardcover)

Covering the history and contributions of black women intellectuals from the late 19th century to the present, this book highlights individuals who are often overlooked in the study of the American intellectual tradition. This edited volume of essays on black women intellectuals in modern U.S. history illuminates the relevance of these women in the development of U.S. society and culture. The collection traces the development of black women's voices from the late 19th century to the present day. Covering both well-known and lesser-known individuals, Bury My Heart in a Free Land gives voice to the passion and clarity of thought of black women intellectuals on various arenas in American life-from the social sciences, history, and literature to politics, education, religion, and art. The essays address a broad range of outstanding black women that include preachers, abolitionists, writers, civil rights activists, and artists. A section entitled "Black Women Intellectuals in the New Negro Era" highlights black women intellectuals such as Jessie Redmon Fauset and Elizabeth Catlett and offers new insights on black women who have been significantly overlooked in American intellectual history. Represents a standout volume on the subject of black women intellectuals in modern U.S. history that covers figures from the late 19th century to the present Includes well-known individuals, such as Ida B. Wells and Toni Morrison, as well as lesser-known black women intellectuals, such as Wanda Coleman Provides contributions from various experts in the field

General

Imprint:	Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2017
Editors:	Hettie V Williams
Dimensions:	164 x 240 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	322
ISBN-13:	978-1-4408-3548-3
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > History of ideas, intellectual history Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Black studies Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Women's studies > General Books > History > American history > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4408-3548-9
Barcode:	9781440835483

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