Author: New York Public Library
Secondary Author: Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
ISBN: 9780471239246
Covering a wide range of knowledge, The New York Public Library African American Desk Reference is a magnificent resource for home, family, and business, and an essential addition to your personal reference library. "Indispensable for those interested in the African American experience. We have no better source for quick and reliable information." Cornel West, Alphonse Fletcher University Professor, Harvard University "As much about African American culture as one could possibly gain from one volume is now available in this highly readable, easily accessible, genuinely informative desk reference." Johnetta B. Cole, PhD, President Emerita, Spelman College; Presidential Distinguished Professor, Emory University In over 5,000 fascinating information capsules, this landmark reference captures the most vital people, places, organizations, movements, and creative works of a people, and provides a practical resource for everyday living. In its nineteen chapters, you ll find: * Timelines of
Publisher: Wiley
Publish Date: 1999-09-16
Subjects: African Americans - History, African Americans, Afro-Americans/ Encyclopedias, Afro-Americans/ History/ Encyclopedias, Afro-Americans, Civil rights, United States, Reference / General, Reference / Bibliographies & Indexes, Social Science / Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
This book is available in the following Community Centers: Cross-Cultural Center (Location: Black/African American (BLCK))