African American Studies

by R. Davidson, Jeanette
ISBN: 9780748637157
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This book presents the diverse, expansive nature of African American Studies and its characteristic interdisciplinarity. It is intended for use with undergraduate/ beginning graduate students in African American Studies, American Studies and Ethnic Studies.Section I focuses on the historical development of the field and the diverse theoretical perspectives utilized in African American Studies. Section II examines African American Studies' commitment to community service and social activism, and includes exclusive interviews with acclaimed actor/activist Danny Glover and renowned scholar, Manning Marable. Section III presents international perspectives. Section IV includes selected areas of scholarship: Oral History as an important research methodology; African American Philosophy; African Aesthetics (song and dance); perspectives on Womanism, Black Feminism and Africana Womanism with a focus on literature; and African American Religion. The book concludes with African American Studies' strengths and
  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: R. Davidson, Jeanette
  • ISBN: 9780748637157
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 9.10 x 0.80
  • Number Of Pages: 328
  • Publication Year: 2011