The African-American Odyssey: Combined Volume (4th Edition) [Hardcover]

Darlene Clark Hine (Author), William C. Hine (Author), Stanley C Harrold (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 19, 2007 | ISBN-10: 0136150128 | ISBN-13: 978-0136150121 | Edition: 4

More than any other text, The African-American Odyssey illuminates the central place of African Americans in U.S. history — not only telling the story of what it has meant to be black in America, but also how African-American history is inseparably weaved into the greater context of American history and vice versa.

 

 

Editorial Reviews

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Superior in content, sources, and organization. The text does a phenomenal job of profiling various people and moments throughout history. An additional strength of the book is the extensive use of visual aids and recommended readings at the conclusion of every chapter.

            -David A. Terry, San Joaquin Delta College

 

 

The greatest challenge has been in finding a text that both on-campus and online students can utilize. The Hine text seems to have eliminated this challenge.

            -Evyonne Hawkins, Richland Community College

 

I find it extremely well written, covering all of the bases. I wanted a text that does a good job with the basics of US history. Hine does that.

            -Theodore Kallman, San Joaquin Delta College

 

What really makes this book standout is the coverage of women and the many significant contributions they have made. My female students often thank me for choosing a book which makes them an important part of the story.

            -Abel A. Bartley, Clemson University

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

From the Back Cover

This book is the first comprehensive survey of the African-American experience. It draws on recent research to present black history in a clear and direct manner, within a broad social, cultural, and political framework. Life in sixteenth-century Africa, slavery, the antislavery movement, The Civil War, emancipation, and reconstruction. For anyone who is interested in an in-depth exploration of African-American history as it relates to U.S. history. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 776 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 4 edition (November 19, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0136150128
• ISBN-13: 978-0136150121
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 9.3 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,513 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terror and Triumph, January 20, 2007

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Robert W. Kellemen "Doc. K." (Crown Point, IN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The African-American Odyssey: Volume II (Chapters 12-24) (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

"The African American Odyssey" just got better with the release of the 3rd edition. Updated accounts, in-depth coverage, a broadened focus (the American West, and beyond America), and the wonderfully helpful enclosed CD which allows for additional research, all make this a comprehensive volume for any and all students of African American history.

The blending of the famous and the unknown, men and women, North and South, slave and free, provides for a tapestry that weaves together both the terror and the triumph of the African American experience which enabled them to move beyond the suffering to a place of healing hope. The faith-basis for so much of the African American triumph could have been covered more comprehensively, though it is more than hinted at in the original sources covered.

Reviewer: Bob Kellemen, Ph.D., is the author of Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction , Soul Physicians, and Spiritual Friends.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Textbook., February 22, 2009

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Paige Miller - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The African-American Odyssey, Vol. 2 (4th Edition) (Paperback)

I love this textbook. Though much of my learning comes from taking the class, I have learned so much about African American history simply by reading this text. It's great!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Service, September 21, 2009

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This review is from: The African-American Odyssey, Vol. 2 (4th Edition) (Paperback)

The service on receiving this item was impeccable. I received it exactly when they said I would. Came in the exact same shape as stated on the website. I would definitely order from this company again in the near future.