The Negro (the Oxford W. E. B. du Bois) |
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Editor:
| Gates, Henry Louis |
Author:
| Du Bois, W. E. B. Thorton, John K. |
ISBN: | 978-0-19-938714-4 |
Publication Date: | Mar 2014 |
Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $26.99 |
Book Description:
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In The Negro, Du Bois focuses on the continent of Africa, giving justice to its oft-neglected positive history. Drawing on anthropological and linguistic literature of the time, Du Bois captures a succinct portrait of African and African American history ready for any reader no matter their prior knowledge. His argument enters the narrative fully, revealing his quest for the vindication of black history. With a series introduction by editor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and an introduction...
More DescriptionIn The Negro, Du Bois focuses on the continent of Africa, giving justice to its oft-neglected positive history. Drawing on anthropological and linguistic literature of the time, Du Bois captures a succinct portrait of African and African American history ready for any reader no matter their prior knowledge. His argument enters the narrative fully, revealing his quest for the vindication of black history. With a series introduction by editor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and an introduction by John K. Thornton, this edition is essential for anyone interested in African American history.