The African American Studies Reader

By: Nathaniel Norment

This book is the most comprehensive anthology in the field. The intellectual, political, and social aspects of African American Studies continue to evolve, as do the ways in which the discipline will advance knowledge about African Americans for the future. This edition contains new authors; updated introductions to each section and the bibliography; an expanded glossary of biographies; and review questions and critical analyses for each section. Topics include: The Discipline; African American Women's Studies; Historical Perspectives; Philosophical Perspectives; Theoretical Foundations; Political Perspectives; Critical Issues and Perspectives; and Curriculum Development and Program Models.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1594601550
• ISBN13: 9781594601552
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Carolina Academic Press
• Length: 944 Pages
• Weight: 3.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.8" x 1.8" x 7.0"

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I've only read the section on womens studies vs black studies and black womens studies. However, it keeps me wondering more. It allows me to come up with my own opinion, not making me choose sides.