The History of Black Studies

Autor*innen

• Abdul Alkalimat

Parameter

• 386 Seiten
• 14 Lesestunden

• Geschichte

Mehr zum Buch

The book provides a detailed history of Black Studies, tracing its evolution from the 1960s surge in African American enrollment and activism to its establishment at over 1,300 universities globally. Abdul Alkalimat, a founder of the discipline, divides the narrative into three sections: its intellectual history, social movements, and academic development. It emphasizes the political nature of Black Studies, highlighting its connections to significant movements such as Black Power and the fight for Black liberation, showcasing the discipline's roots in grassroots activism.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2021
• Einband: Hardcover