Black Literate Lives - Historical and Contemporary Perspectives (Hardcover)

Black Literate Lives offers an innovative approach to understanding the complex and multi-dimensional perspectives of Black literate lives in the United States. Author Maisha Fisher reinterprets historiographies of Black self-determination and self-reliance to powerfully interrupt stereotypes of African-American literacy practices. The book expands the standard definitions of literacy practices to demonstrate the ways in which 'minority' groups keep their cultures and practices alive in the face of oppression, both inside and outside of schools. This important addition to critical literacy studies: -Demonstrates the relationship of an expanded definition of literacy to self-determination and empowerment -Exposes unexpected sources of Black literate traditions of popular culture and memory -Reveals how spoken word poetry, open mic events, and everyday cultural performances are vital to an understanding of Black literacy in the 21st century By centering the voices of students, activists, and community members whose creative labors past and present continue the long tradition of creating cultural forms that restore collective, Black Literate Lives ultimately uncovers memory while illuminating the literate and literary contributions of Black people in America.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Critical Social Thought
Release date:	October 2008
First published:	2009
Authors:	Maisha T. Fisher
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	178
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-95864-6
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Black studies Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > General
LSN:	0-415-95864-4
Barcode:	9780415958646

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