Black Genius: African American Solutions to African American Problems - Couverture souple

 
9780393319781: Black Genius: African American Solutions to African American Problems

Synopsis

Thirteen of black America's most accomplished voices - from Spike Lee to Watler Mosley - share their vision for a self-determined, self-sufficient future. The contributors here bring a wide range of perspectives and talents to bear on such issues as economics, political power, work, authority, and culture.

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À propos des auteurs

Regina Austin is William A. Schnader Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania.

Manthia Diawara is director of NYU's Africana Studies Program and Institute of African American Affairs.

Walter Mosley is the author of four previous mystery novels in the Easy Rawlins series: Devil in a Blue Dress (basis for the acclaimed film starring Denzel Washington), A Red Death, White Butterfly, and Black Betty, a New York Times bestseller. In August 1995 he published his first non-genre novel, RL's Dream, to widespread praise. Mosley is the current president of the Mystery Writers of America, a member of the executive board of the PEN American Center and founder of its Open Book Committee, and is on the board of directors of the National Book Awards. His novels are now published in eighteen countries. He is at work on a book featuring a new character, a philosophical and tough ex-convict named Socrates Fortlow; sections have already appeared in Esquire and GQ. A native of Los Angeles, Mosley lives in New York City.

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9780393047011: Black Genius: African American Solutions to African American Problems

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0393047016 ISBN 13 :  9780393047011
Editeur : WW Norton & Co, 1999
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