Kentucky African American Encyclopedia

Informationen zum Autor Gerald L. Smith is a professor of history and the holder of the Theodore A. Hallam Professorship (2015--2017) in the department of history at the University of Kentucky. He is the author, editor, or coeditor of three books and other publications on history. He pastors the Pilgrim Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky. Karen Cotton McDaniel is professor emeritus at Kentucky State University, where she was a tenured full professor and director of libraries. She has more than twenty publications on black Kentuckians, including book chapters, articles, and encyclopedic essays. She has also taught at Eastern Kentucky University and Berea College. John A. Hardin , professor of history at Western Kentucky University, is the author of two books, several major articles, and numerous book reviews on Kentucky African American history. He has taught at Kentucky State University and Eastern Washington University and has also served as adjunct faculty at the University of Louisville and University of Kentucky. Klappentext For researchers, students, and all who cherish local history, The Kentucky African American Encyclopedia is an indispensable reference that highlights the diversity of the state's culture and history. Zusammenfassung The story of African Americans in Kentucky is as diverse and vibrant as the state's general history. The work of more than 150 writers, The Kentucky African American Encyclopedia is an essential guide to the black experience in the Commonwealth. The encyclopedia includes biographical sketches, portrays politicians and community leaders, as well as pioneers in art, science, and industry.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Gerald L. (EDT)/ Mcdaniel Smith, Gerald L. Mcdaniel Smith
• Con la collaborazione di: John A Hardin (Editore), John A. Hardin (Editore), Karen Cotton McDaniel (Editore), Gerald L Smith (Editore), Gerald L. Smith (Editore)
• Editore: University Press of Kentucky
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 31.08.2015
• EAN: 9780813160658
• ISBN: 978-0-8131-6065-8
• Pagine: 684
• Categorie: Saggistica > Enciclopedie, opere di consultazione > Enciclopedie, lessici; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia > Storia dei paesi e delle regioni; Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, USA, Amerikanische Geschichte, REFERENCE / Encyclopedias, Allgemeine Lexika, Reference, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Ethnic Studies / African American Studies, HISTORY / United States / State & Local / General