Contemporary Black Biography - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0787667315 ISBN 13 : 9780787667313

Editeur : Cengage Gale, 2004

Synopsis

Each volume of Contemporary Black Biography contains at least 65 full-length biographies written in an easy-to-follow prose style, ranging from 2 to 4 pages each. Arranged alphabetically, entries are divided by subheads for quick scanning. Sections cover:

• Portrait (as available)
• Date and place of birth
• Educational background
• Address
• Career data
• Memberships
• Awards received
• Detailed prose essay
• Complete source citations

Contemporary Black Biography is not limited to coverage of only notable black Americans, nor is it restricted by a manufactured definition of contemporary. Its multinational coverage spans this century and includes rising personalities as well as groundbreakers and newsmakers in a variety of fields.

Contemporary Black Biography includes four cumulative indexes:

• Nationality: While concentrating on U.S. figures, this title also covers important personalities from other countries. Find them listed by nationality here.
• Occupation: Editors focus on biographies not typically found in other sources -- an eclectic blend of well-known and well-respected educators, physicians, politicians, activists, writers, clergy, military leaders, attorneys, as well as members of the more glamorous occupations such as athletes, fashion models and actors
• Subjects: Events, places and organizations 0

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cengage Gale
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0787667315
• ISBN 13: 9780787667313
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 336
• Éditeur: Zerbonia Ralph G
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible