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Every American city had a small, self-aware, and active black elite, who felt it was their duty to set the standard for the less fortunate members of their race and to lead their communities by... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1557285934
ISBN13:9781557285935
Release Date:May 2000
Publisher:University of Arkansas Press
Length:464 Pages
Weight:1.70 lbs.
Dimensions:1.7" x 6.2" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Quite enjoyable
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I enjoyed this book. Even with 400+ pages, it read very quickly. Lots of research went into the book. Towards the end, I was saddened to see that the Black Elite had and have truly disappeared.
Jack and Jill
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
1. Classic. 2. A JackandJill-US.com must-have. 3. Inside the black upper class.
Excellent, objective read.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This book is written from the vantage point of an objective, 3rd party eye. Very clinical, and hard facts. This book is MUCH better than the more recent popular book on the black elite. The author lays it on the line in a professional, objective manner.
Excellent contribution!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This is the most informative book on the social history of Black America that I have read. Dr. Gatewood presents us with an interesting history of the black upper class in every major city in the United States. His focus on the prominent Bruce family opens our eyes to the life and times of the "colored aristocracy" in the nations capital during the late 19th century. This is a must for those interested in the social history of black America.
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