Jackson, Eric R.
An Introduction to Black Studies
- ISBN 13:
- 9780813196916
- author:
- Jackson, Eric R.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- The University Press of Kentucky
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 296
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 16.3 x 3.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Professional & Vocational, Nonfiction, Social Sciences,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
An Introduction to Black Studies by Eric R. Jackson provides a comprehensive overview of this emerging field of study, highlighting its importance in addressing omissions from various disciplines and correcting distortions about persons of African descent.
The book explores the growth and impact of Black studies within the broader context of social justice movements, emphasizing the historical and contemporary demand for the discipline. With seventeen chapters covering eight primary disciplines, including history, sociology, psychology, and education, this work offers a valuable contribution to scholarship on Blacks and African Americans.