Atlas of African-American History (Facts on File Library of American History) [Hardcover]

James Ciment (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0816037000 | ISBN-13: 978-0816037001 | Publication Date: July 1, 2001 | Edition: 1

Using a wide arrangement of visual tools, this atlas offers a detailed overview of the experiences and important events surrounding Americans of African descent. The atlas provides a comprehensive historical overview of what is known as the African diaspora-the spread of African people and culture throughout the Americas. It is the perfect addition to any African-American studies collection. Photographs, line graphs, charts, chronologies, box features, and maps help explore the cultural, historical, political, and social history of African Americans. Coverage also profiles key events and issues in their homeland, especially those factors that influenced their movement to the United States.

Editorial Reviews

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This attractive and informative title about African American history is more or less chronologically arranged. Beginning with a chapter on African history and ending with a chapter on “Black America Today” that is up to date through 2007, with Barack Obama a presidential candidate, it provides a “detailed overview of experiences and events surrounding Americans of African descent.” Among the topics and events that are discussed are the Amistad incident, racism following Hurricane Katrina, integration of the armed forces, and the rise of hip-hop. Of course, a work of this size can’t be comprehensive. The Tulsa violence of 1921 is described in a text box, but Rosewood and Fort Pillow aren’t mentioned. Photos, maps, charts, and graphs are used liberally and usually illustrate the text well. An index and selected bibliography add to the book’s usefulness. Kudos to the author for readability and the careful way he posits theories about early civilizations. Writing is clear, and the book is certainly inviting. High-school and college libraries that don’t already own the first (2001) edition will want to purchase this for reference or circulating collections. --Susan Gooden --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 214 pages
• Publisher: Facts on File; 1 edition (July 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0816037000
• ISBN-13: 978-0816037001
• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 9.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #430,165 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #26 in Books > Education & Reference > Atlases & Maps > Historical

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5.0 out of 5 stars For any serious Afro-American reference book collection, September 12, 2001

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This review is from: Atlas of African-American History (Facts on File Library of American History) (Hardcover)

This excellent atlas of facts should be in the holdings of any serious Afro-American reference book collection: Atlas Of African-American History uses black and white and color photos, almost seventy maps, and numerous graphs to provide a visual understanding of Afro-American history and events, both boxed highlighted topics making it easy to browse and read
about special topics. Highly recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars Atlas of African-American History (Multicultural Atlas), January 9, 2010

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Douglas W. Jones "Shevach" (Atlanta, Ga.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Atlas of African-American History (Paperback)

Great Book, Thanks. I suggest that every African in North America should read this book and pass it on to their children to read. Also, other nationalities and cultures should read this book to give them so knowledge and information on Africans in North America as well. Also, their are other books like this for other nationalities as well.

5.0 out of 5 stars Should be the home of every black American, July 9, 2009

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This review is from: Atlas of African-American History (Facts on File Library of American History) (Hardcover)

Wonderful book for any black American who really want to know about our people. They do not teach this in the schools. God bless this author!