African Americans and US Popular Culture (Paperback)

African Americans have made a unique contribution to the richness and diversity of US popular culture. Rooted in African society and traditions, black slaves in America created a dynamic culture which continues to evolve. Present day Hip Hop and Rap music are still shaped by the historical experience of slavery and the ongoing will to oppose oppression and racism.
This volume is an authoritative introduction to the history of African Americans in US popular culture, examining its development from the early nineteenth century to the present. Kevern Verney examines the role and significance of race in all major forms of popular culture, including sport, film, television, radio and music. He also looks at how Hollywood and the entertainment industry have encouraged racism through misrepresentations and caricatured images of African Americans.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2003
First published:	2003
Authors:	Kevern Verney
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	144
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-27528-6
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > Popular culture Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Black studies
LSN:	0-415-27528-8
Barcode:	9780415275286

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