Almanac of African-American Heritage: A Chronicle of People, Places, Times and Events That Shaped Black Culture Paperback - 2000 - 1st Edition
by Johnnie H. Miles; Juanita J. Davis (Joint Author); Sharon F. Ferguson-Roberts (Joint Author)
Written by four African-American professionals with over 75 years of collective experience in education and counseling, this resource celebrates the contributions of black men and women to the United States, beginning with the first slave ships to cross the Atlantic and culminating at the close of the 20th century.
From the rear cover
"...An excellent, comprehensive source for obtaining information in a very efficient manner about significant individuals and events in the African American community, historically. It will certainly be a valuable addition to reference tools, both in the home and in the academic setting." ?BENJAMIN S. CARSON, Sr., M.D., Professor of Neurosurgery, Oncology, Pediatrics, and Plastic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
"...A quick, readable and informative reference on African American history and culture in the United States. People in the multicultural and diversity field will find it especially useful in understanding and communicating this information to their students and clients." ?ELIZABETH PATHY SALETT, President, National MultiCultural Institute
"...Thank God! We finally have a resource book that provides invaluable information and facts on the history of African Americans in the United States. It is a 'must have' for every educator, government and business professional." ?DR. JOHN B. TURNER, Senior Vice President, Education, Training and Diversity, Tennessee Valley Authority
"...Who would have thought that reading a book of lists could be so interesting, exciting, intriguing and educational! This fascinating work will definitely hold your attention. I could not put it down!" ?DR. CAROLYN HINES, President, C.W. Hines and Associates, Inc.
"...A succinct documentation? about a people who have been grossly misrepresented, misunderstood. It belongs in every household, school, library, office and teacher's briefcase." ?DR. DELORIS M. SAUNDERS, Associate Professor of Education, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
"...This book ought to be required reading in every institution of learning in the civilized world." ?EDWARD L. WALLACE, Jr., Author of Track & Field Coach's Survival Guide
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- Title Almanac of African-American Heritage: A Chronicle of People, Places, Times and Events That Shaped Black Culture
- Author Johnnie H. Miles; Juanita J. Davis (Joint Author); Sharon F. Ferguson-Roberts (Joint Author)
- Binding Paperback
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Pages 460
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher John Wiley & Sons, San Francisco, California, U.S.A.
- Date 2000-01-15
- Features Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780735202269 / 0735202265
- Weight 1.88 lbs (0.85 kg)
- Dimensions 9.23 x 7.01 x 1.22 in (23.44 x 17.81 x 3.10 cm)
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Themes
- Ethnic Orientation: African American
- Library of Congress subjects Almanacs, American, African Americans - History
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 00045639
- Dewey Decimal Code 973.049
Media reviews
Citations
- American Reference Bks Annual, 01/01/2002, Page 138
- School Library Journal, 08/01/2001, Page 201
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