Encyclopedia of African American History, 1896 to the Present: From the Age of Segregation to the Twenty-first CenturyFive-volume set: Finkelman, Paul: 9780195167795: Amazon.com: Books

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Focusing on the making of African American society from the 1896 "separate but equal" ruling of Plessy v. Ferguson up to the contemporary period, this encyclopedia traces the transition from the Reconstruction Era to the age of Jim Crow, the Harlem Renaissance, the Great Migration, the Brown ruling that overturned Plessy, the Civil Rights Movement, and the ascendant influence of African American culture on the American cultural landscape.

Covering African American history in all areas of U.S. history and culture from 1896 to the present, the Encyclopedia contains approximately 1,200 fully cross-referenced entries that are all signed by leading scholars and experts, making this five-volume set the most reliable and extensive treatment to be found on African American history in the twentieth century. The set also contains 500 images and roughly 640 biographies, as well as an entry on each of the fifty states. In addition to its comprehensive coverage of African Americans, the Encyclopedia also contains entries about key figures who affected the lives of African Americans in particular and Americans in general. Unrivalled in breadth and scope, this is the preeminent source of information on this topic and is destined to become a trusted reference source for years to come.

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"No similar encyclopedia rivals the wealth and confirmation of African American history found here...it belongs in all large public libraries and all academic libraries."-- Library Journal (Starred Review)

" . . . the combined eight volumes of the two parts of the Encyclopedia of African American History represent the most in-depth coverage of African American history from the arrival of the first slaves to the present day. "-- Booklist (Starred Review)

"This set, with coverage starting in 1896, truly provides a comprehensive examination from the "Age of Segregation" through the 2008 presidential election . . . Highly recommended."--CHOICE

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"No similar encyclopedia rivals the wealth and confirmation of African American history found here...it belongs in all large public libraries and all academic libraries."-- Library Journal (Starred Review)

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press; 1st edition (February 2, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 2672 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0195167791
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0195167795
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 17.5 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.8 x 9.2 x 9.7 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #429,755 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #203 in Historiography (Books)
- #232 in History Encyclopedias
- #1,306 in African American Demographic Studies (Books)

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Pete
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Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024
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This is AWSOME, FULL Of knowledge and uknown information that all people should know. I recommend this set to all people especially young people coming up in this world wel lve in. I am so glad and excited that I was bl3ssed with it this is an invaluable investment .

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Ericka Holmes
African History is American History! You can’t know one without the other!
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2020
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I’ll keep this simple!!! HISTORY is a wonderful thing! Knowledge is Power! These books gave me more insight into African American History. I even order the earlier versions. This should be implemented into the American School system!. Keep African American History Alive! Never Forget!!!

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EACC - Library
still have not received
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2022
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Our community college has tried, on two different occasions to purchase this volume set. We have NOT received but one of the volumes on our most recent order. Now, we are left with an invoice for the set and only have one of the five books. I am highly disappointed in this product and discourage anyone from ordering.

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James M. Lindsay Jr.
I really love teh book and use it from time to time
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2013
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I like the reference book and need the other book as well. Is the earlier book still available and if so, what is the cost?

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Vicki W.
Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2017
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Good overview of historical information of the black experience in America.

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jackie
Nothing replaces history
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2024
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The encyclopedias are in great condition to be used.

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Paula
Best books Ever
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2012
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If u r looking for a complete overview of this topic this set if for you.A beautiful set for anyone.

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Marie Carpenter
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Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2015
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I only received one volume; returned it.

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