Holloway, Jonathan Scott
African American History: A Very Short Introduction (VERY SHORT INTRODUCTIONS)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780190915155
- author:
- Holloway, Jonathan Scott
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 17.5 x 11.3 x 1 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- History, Social History, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
African American History: A Very Short Introduction by Jonathan Scott Holloway This book explores the complexities of African American history in the United States, from the arrival of enslaved Africans in Jamestown in 1619 to the present day. It examines how African Americans have fought for freedom and equality over the centuries, including the dismantling of slavery during the Civil War and the ongoing struggles of civil rights. The author considers the ways in which American society has grappled with its original sin of racialized slavery, and how this has shaped the nation's understanding of itself. This Very Short Introduction provides a concise and insightful overview of African American history, shedding light on the country's core paradoxes and inviting readers to think critically about what it means to be an American. By exploring the past, Holloway sheds light on the present-day debates surrounding racial justice and equality in America.
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