African American Voices

A Documentary Reader fromEmancipation to the Present

von Leslie Brown

342 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Compelling and enlightening, this collection of primary source documents allows twenty-first century students to 'direct dial' key figures in African-American history. It includes concise and perceptive commentary along with engaging suggestions for discussion and project work. - Examines key themes from multiple perspectives - Features a diverse range of voices that cut across class and political affiliations as well as across regions and generations - Chronological and thematic coverage from emancipation to the current day - Primary source documents include everything from letters and speeches to photographs, rap lyrics and newspaper reports - Incorporates recent as well as traditional historical interpretations - Classroom-ready text which includes keynotes on documents, differentiated material and engaging discussion questions

• Reihe: Wiley-Blackwell
• ISBN: 9781444339413
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 24.01.2014
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons