商品簡介
Editor Jaynes (African American studies and economics, Yale U.) provides a thoughtful introduction to this two-volume work, which he explains is intended to be clearly written and accessible for high school students yet substantial enough to engage more sophisticated readers. He explains his choice of the term society for the title, which expresses the diversity among the Black population in the United States as well as the continuity of some activities and institutions. Alphabetically arranged entries, each with a bibliography and cross- references, pertain to social issues, the humanities, and people and places. Short entries are inter-mixed with longer essays on important themes and issues; biographies are interspersed with entries on social events, issues, and ideas. A Reader's Guide to entries grouped by theme, and a subject index provide access. Appendices include information about African Americans in halls of fame, colleges and universities with majors in African American studies, and African American heritage sites. Annotation c2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
