Let Nobody Turn Us Around: An African American Anthology
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This anthology of black writers traces the evolution of African-American perspectives throughout American history, from the early years of slavery to the end of the twentieth century. The essays, manifestos, interviews, and documents assembled here, contextualized with critical commentaries from Marable and Mullings, introduce the reader to the character and important controversies of each period of black history. The selections represent a broad spectrum of ideology. Conservative, radical, nationalistic, and integrationist approaches can be found in almost every period, yet there have been striking shifts in the evolution of social thought and activism. The editors judiciously illustrate how both continuity and change affected the African-American community in terms of its internal divisions, class structure, migration, social problems, leadership, and protest movements. They also show how gender, spirituality, literature, music, and connections to Africa and the Caribbean played a prominent role in black life and history.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0742560570
ISBN13:9780742560574
Release Date:April 2009
Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Length:708 Pages
Weight:2.53 lbs.
Dimensions:1.5" x 6.0" x 8.7"
Related Subjects
African Americans African-American Studies Americas Education & Reference Historical Study & Educational Resources History Literature & Fiction Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Social History Social Science Social Sciences Sociology Specific DemographicsCustomer Reviews
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
My book got to me in a matter of a few days, it was cheap and in great condition! :-)
The importance of Primary Docs.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This text allows the reader to construct their own knowledge of the history of Blacks in America through the lens of the people themselves and their words and literature. Mullings and Marable have provided us with a rich document worth your time and money.
For those who think they know history!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
This is an absolute must have. It is the cornerstone of my library collection. From "David Walker's Appeal" to Angela Davis' "I Am a Revolutionary Black Woman" to Mumia Abu-Jamal's "A Voice from Death Row" this book is pure genius. It is not a book to borrow but to be owned and cherished in any book collection!
A unique and exceptional contribution to Black Studies.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This Afro-American anthology provides accounts of civil rights reforms, history and resistance, gathering the most important political writings and testimonials from over three centuries. Activists like DuBois, Douglass and Malcolm X are joined by lesser-known names in this survey of how individual actions formed into a movement. Oral testimonies, interviews and essays blend in an important coverage.
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