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INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY IBD

COGNELLA ACADEMIC PUBLISHING
07 / 2024
9781516544189
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Sinopsis

Introduction to African American History: An Anthologyáprovides students with an engaging and comprehensive narrative of African AmericanâÇÖs struggles and resilience throughout history. Beginning with an overview of African traditional religious and cultural systems prior to European intrusion, the text explores the complex journey from the beginnings of European enterprise in Africa to the origins and evolution of the Atlantic slave trade.The book continues to explore the transition from slavery to emancipation, discussions on race and religion, and the various sociopolitical movements shaping African American identity. Larger societal shifts like the Great Migration are contextualized alongside the life and thoughts of prominent African American figures, moving through evolving conceptions of black advancement, civil rights, and the advent of Black Power. Contemporary issues like the influence of hip hop on African American culture and discussions on post-Moynihan evaluations of Black community structures provide a bridge from historical perspectives to modern discourse.Providing students with a deeper understanding of African American experiences from a historical lens,áIntroduction to African American Historyáis well suited for courses in African American history, sociology, and cultural studies. It is meant to inspire in-depth discussion on African American heritage, enduring cultural transformations, and the construction of race and identity in America.

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115,19