Encyclopedia of African American Society
- Gerald D. Jaynes - Yale University, USA
The encyclopedia is anchored by alphabetically arranged essays on such topics as abolitionism, affirmative action, and the civil rights movement, and contains hundreds of shorter articles on notable African Americans, groundbreaking events, sports and culture, labor and significant heritage sites.
Key Features
Over 700 signed articles, organized A-Z
More than 50 photographs
Reader's guide facilitates easy browsing for relevant articles
Comprehensive index and bibliography
Topics Covered
Concepts and Theories
Fine Arts, Theater, and Entertainment
Health and Education
History and Heritage
Literature
Media
Movements and Events
Music and Dance
Organizations and Institutions
Places
Politics and Policy
Popular Culture
Religion and Beliefs
The Road to Freedom
Science, Technology, and Business
Social Issues
Special Populations
Sports
Advisory Board
"Jaynes's work attempts to focus on social events, ideas, and issues of consequence that provide 'the source of continuing cohesiveness' allowing the world to think in terms of an 'African American society'. . . . Jaynes's volumes should find a place in all secondary school and undergraduate libraries."
"In his introduction, Jaynes states that the objective of this two-volume set is ‘tp provide a reference base for those interested in obtaining information about the significant events, institutions, and activities that have taken African Americans along the path leading to their present positions and that have provided the source of continuing cohesiveness that allows both African Americans and the rest of the world to think of Americans of African decent in the terms that justify the nomenclature ‘African American society.’. . . . This reference source will prove useful to any African American studies collection, especially those serving high school students and undergraduates; for serious researchers it will be valuable as a starting point."
