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Da: Arches Bookhouse, Portland, OR, U.S.A.Arches Bookhouse
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EUR 269,46
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Hardcover. Condizione: VERY GOOD. Complete in two volumes. Sewn bindings in printed hard covers. Ex-library with external labels removed; exceedingly clean and sharp with sound binding and no evidence of use. Shipped professionally in a box. 'This two-volume reference seeks to capture the ways in which the tenets and foundations… of African American culture have given rise to today?s society. Approaching the field from a 'street level' perspective, these two volumes cover topics of universal interest in America: rap music, sports, television, cinema, racism, religion, literature, and much more. The Encyclopedia of African American Society is also the first comprehensive yet accessible reference set in this field to give voice to the turbulent historical trends-slavery, segregation, 'separate but equal'-that are often ignored in favor of mere facts. This is a definitive, reliable, and accessible entry point to learning the basics about African American society. The encyclopedia is anchored by alphabetically arranged essays on such topics as abolitionism, affirmative action, and the civil rights movement. More than just a 'who?s who', these volumes emphasize social issues and events?those filled with significance and consequence through history. Civil Rights, economic growth, law and justice, and politics?with all of their numerous subcategories?receive substantial coverage. The encyclopedia naturally contains hundreds of articles on notable African Americans (Martin Luther King, Jr., Jackie Robinson, Miles Davis), groundbreaking events (Emancipation Proclamation, Los Angeles Riots), sports and culture (Rap Music, Jazz), and significant heritage sites (Apollo Theater). This much needed two-volume encyclopedia should become a staple in collections at school, public, and academic libraries. Readers of all ages, backgrounds, and ethnic or racial groups will find fascinating material on every page.' (Publisher's blurb from the back cover).
