African American Voices: A Documentary Reader from Emancipation to the Present (Uncovering the Past: Documentary Readers in American History)
Current price:
$47.95
Publication Date: February 3rd, 2014
Publisher:
Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN:
9781444339413
Pages:
344
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Description
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