Overview
Every year more colleges and high schools are offering classes (and often making them required classes) in Black history. Joanne Turner-Sadler provides a concise and probing treatment of 400 years of Black history in America that can be used with age groups ranging from high school through college and beyond. Equally the book provides a digestible overview for anyone interested in African American history and the constructs of the culture. In African American History: An Introduction, Third Edition the author touches on key figures and events that have shaped African American culture beginning with a look at Africa and its various civilizations and the migration of the African people to America. Some essential topics covered in this updated edition: African Kingdoms and Rise of Slavery in Europe The Roots of Oppression in the Americas The Origins of the Black Middle Class Emancipation, Civil Rights, and the Quest for Equality The First Black President and the Growth of New Coalitions Demographic and Ethnic Change beyond the 20th Century Them Vs. Us: Tribalism and Voter Suppression This book is an indispensable addition to all library collections as well as a teaching tool for instructors. It is heavily illustrated (photos, maps, timelines) with useful end-of-the-chapter questions, summaries, and activities for further study. Additionally, this book contains a handy bibliography of suggested readings.
Full Product Details
Author: Joanne Turner-Sadler
Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing Inc
Imprint: Peter Lang Publishing Inc
Edition: 3rd Revised edition
Weight: 0.620kg
ISBN: 9781433174773
ISBN 10: 1433174774
Pages: 408
Publication Date: 06 July 2021
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
"""In colleges and universities across the country there is a stunning contradiction. Many people recognize the significance of the election of Barack Obama to the Presidency of the United States, and at the same time they have little knowledge about the history of those whose courage and sacrifice made the event possible. Dr. Turner-Sadler’s study will help rectify this deficiency. The new edition is considerably updated, and at the same time it remains immanently readable, thorough, and accessible to students at many different levels. The volume lends itself well to many different disciplines and a wide variety of courses.""—Edwin Clausen, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, Daemen College “African American History: An Introduction offers an inspiring history of Black America, anti-Blackness in very inconspicuous intimate spaces. It highlights the need for a broader study of color in America through the lens of geographical, chronological and conceptual terms. The third edition brings a fresh understanding to historical events as well as ties the past to present concerns and issues in African American communities. The book also provides a contextual nexus between American institutions, African History, and the struggles of people of African descent. This book is suitable for students of various ages, the general public, and anyone who has an interest in African American History.”—Lemuel Berry, Jr., Executive Director, National Association of African American Studies and Affiliates"
In colleges and universities across the country there is a stunning contradiction. Many people recognize the significance of the election of Barack Obama to the Presidency of the United States, and at the same time they have little knowledge about the history of those whose courage and sacrifice made the event possible. Dr. Turner-Sadler's study will help rectify this deficiency. The new edition is considerably updated, and at the same time it remains immanently readable, thorough, and accessible to students at many different levels. The volume lends itself well to many different disciplines and a wide variety of courses. -Edwin Clausen, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, Daemen College African American History: An Introduction offers an inspiring history of Black America, anti-Blackness in very inconspicuous intimate spaces. It highlights the need for a broader study of color in America through the lens of geographical, chronological and conceptual terms. The third edition brings a fresh understanding to historical events as well as ties the past to present concerns and issues in African American communities. The book also provides a contextual nexus between American institutions, African History, and the struggles of people of African descent. This book is suitable for students of various ages, the general public, and anyone who has an interest in African American History. -Lemuel Berry, Jr., Executive Director, National Association of African American Studies and Affiliates
Author Information
Joanne Turner-Sadler is Assistant Professor of Education at Daemen College in Amherst, New York. She has a bachelors in sociology, a M.A. in education, and a doctorate in education administration. She has been an elementary school teacher, Supervisor of Curriculum, and Coordinator of the African American Program for the Buffalo public schools. Dr. Sadler is also a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, an international women’s community service organization.
