Early Black History Movement, Carter G. Woodson, and Lorenzo - Johnston Green

Klappentext The men who launched and shaped black studies This book examines the lives! work! and contributions of two of the most important figures of the early black history movement! Carter G. Woodson and Lorenzo Johnston Greene. Drawing on the two men's personal papers as well as the materials of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH)! Pero Gaglo Dagbovie probes the struggles! sacrifices! and achievements of these black history pioneers. The book offers the first major examination of Greene's life. Equally important! it also addresses a variety of issues pertaining to Woodson that other scholars have either overlooked or ignored! including his image in popular and scholarly writings and memory! the democratic approach of the ASNLH! and the pivotal role of women in the association.

Product details

• Authors: Pero Dagbovie, Pero Gaglo Dagbovie
• Publisher: University Of Illinois Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 08.10.2007
• EAN: 9780252031908
• ISBN: 978-0-252-03190-8
• No. of pages: 280
• Dimensions: 165 mm x 235 mm x 19 mm
• Series: New Black Studies; New Black Studies Series; New Black Studies
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Humanities, art, music > Education > Adult education; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Amerikanische Geschichte, Geschichte allgemein und Weltgeschichte, Hochschulbildung, Fort- und Weiterbildung