African American History - An Introduction, Third Edition (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)

Every year more colleges and high schools are offering classes (and often making them required classes) in Black history. Joanne Turner-Sadler provides a concise and probing treatment of 400 years of Black history in America that can be used with age groups ranging from high school through college and beyond. Equally the book provides a digestible overview for anyone interested in African American history and the constructs of the culture. In African American History: An Introduction, Third Edition the author touches on key figures and events that have shaped African American culture beginning with a look at Africa and its various civilizations and the migration of the African people to America. Some essential topics covered in this updated edition: African Kingdoms and Rise of Slavery in Europe The Roots of Oppression in the Americas The Origins of the Black Middle Class Emancipation, Civil Rights, and the Quest for Equality The First Black President and the Growth of New Coalitions Demographic and Ethnic Change beyond the 20th Century Them Vs. Us: Tribalism and Voter Suppression This book is an indispensable addition to all library collections as well as a teaching tool for instructors. It is heavily illustrated (photos, maps, timelines) with useful end-of-the-chapter questions, summaries, and activities for further study. Additionally, this book contains a handy bibliography of suggested readings.

General

Imprint:	Peter Lang Publishing
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2021
First published:	2021
Authors:	Joanne Turner-sadler
Dimensions:	225 x 150mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	408
Edition:	3rd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4331-7477-3
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > History > American history > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4331-7477-4
Barcode:	9781433174773

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