This comprehensive and contemporary book presents a brief yet complete assessment of the lives of African Americans in the United States. KEY TOPICS: Covers many areas, including anthropology, history, economics, political science and other pertinent areas relevant to what might be called "the Black Experience in America" . Sections in this reader-friendly book include homelessness, homicide as a public health problem, the prevalence of police brutality, and capital punishment. MARKET: For anyone interested in learning more about race relations, black studies, black history, and black culture.