Images of Blacks in American Culture: A Reference Guide to Information Sources - Couverture rigide

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ISBN 10 : 0313248443 ISBN 13 : 9780313248443

Editeur : Greenwood, 1988

Synopsis

The 10 essays here explore the images of blacks in historical contemporary American culture. Negative and stereotypical images of blacks have been deeply embedded in our art, music, literature, film, theater, and other forms of expression. On the other hand, as the preface states, black artists and others have also celebrated `images of strength, beauty, and achievement.' Reflecting the complexity of the relationship between the races, these two elements are often intertwined. This reference work explores these images, both positive and negative, and their historical development and impact on both black and American culture. . . . Its unique qualities are the discussions and sources for studying and understanding those artifacts as well as the provision of a historical perspective on the images. Reference Books Bulletin

This comprehensive work enriches and extends the subject matter and the scope of the leading books on the topic, and provides a ready reference for information published in scattered sources. It interprets the use of black images in a variety of media, such as works of art, popular titles, and other sources, and identifies the artifacts, books, films, and other materials that have been collected privately or in libraries. The ten chapters also discuss pertinent literature on the wide range of themes that they cover, and include a selective list of additional references for further study and research. Also included are numerous illustrations that provide an interesting pictorial perspective on this controversial topic.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Jessie Carney Smith is University Librarian and William and Camille Cosby Professor in the Humanities at Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee. She has traveled and lectured throughout the U.S. He has also lectured in Tokyo, Japan; Hamilton, Bermuda; and Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. Among her numerous books are Ethnic Genealogy, Images of Blacks in American Culture, Notable Black American Women, Notable Black American Men, and Black Firsts.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Greenwood
• Date d'édition: 1988
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0313248443
• ISBN 13: 9780313248443
• Reliure: Tapa dura
• Nombre de pages: 410
• Éditeur: Smith Jessie Carney
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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