Contemporary Black Biography

Profiles from the International Black Community

288 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

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 citationsContemporary 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

• ISBN: 9781414419282
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 27.02.2009
• Größe: 279 x 216 mm
• Verlag: Gale
• Herausgegeben von: Paula Kepos