Picture 1 of 10
Gallery
Picture 1 of 10
Have one to sell?
Encyclopedia of African American History, 1896 to the Present Volume 4 HC
US $40.00
ApproximatelyRM 169.08
Condition:
Very Good
A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear.
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
Shipping:
US $5.97 (approx RM 25.24) USPS Media MailTM.
Located in: Orem, Utah, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Tue, 26 Aug and Thu, 28 Aug to 94104
Returns:
No returns accepted.
Coverage:
Read item description or contact seller for details. See all detailsSee all details on coverage
(Not eligible for eBay purchase protection programmes)
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:267192388258
Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9780195167795
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0195167791
ISBN-13
9780195167795
eBay Product ID (ePID)
54017904
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
2672 Pages
Publication Name
Encyclopedia of African American History, 1896 to the Present : From the Age of Segregation to the Twenty-First Century
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Subject
United States / 20th Century, African American
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
9.2 in
Item Weight
275.7 Oz
Item Length
9.7 in
Item Width
11.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Reviews
"No similar encyclopedia rivals the wealth and confirmation of African American history found here...it belongs in all large public libraries and all academic libraries."-- Library Journal (Starred Review)" . . . the combined eight volumes of the two parts of the Encyclopedia of African American History represent the most in-depth coverage of African American history from the arrival of the first slaves to the present day. "-- Booklist (Starred Review)"This set, with coverage starting in 1896, truly provides a comprehensive examination from the "Age of Segregation" through the 2008 presidential election . . . Highly recommended."--CHOICE"Oxford University Press adds to its collection of exceptional works on African American History with the publication of the Encyclopedia of African American History, 1896 to the Present . . . As one examines this set, the overall impact is one of expert, but accessible, scholarship presented with quality production values focused on meeting the needs of the readers. Scholars, students as well as interested lay readers will find this work both useful andappealing."-- Against the Grain, "No similar encyclopedia rivals the wealth and confirmation of African American history found here...it belongs in all large public libraries and all academic libraries."-- Library Journal (Starred Review) " . . . the combined eight volumes of the two parts of the Encyclopedia of African American History represent the most in-depth coverage of African American history from the arrival of the first slaves to the present day. "-- Booklist (Starred Review) "This set, with coverage starting in 1896, truly provides a comprehensive examination from the "Age of Segregation" through the 2008 presidential election . . . Highly recommended."--CHOICE, "No similar encyclopedia rivals the wealth and confirmation of African American history found here...it belongs in all large public libraries and all academic libraries."-- Library Journal (Starred Review)" . . . the combined eight volumes of the two parts of the Encyclopedia of African American History represent the most in-depth coverage of African American history from the arrival of the first slaves to the present day. "-- Booklist (Starred Review)"This set, with coverage starting in 1896, truly provides a comprehensive examination from the "Age of Segregation" through the 2008 presidential election . . . Highly recommended."--CHOICE, "No similar encyclopedia rivals the wealth and confirmation of African American history found here...it belongs in all large public libraries and all academic libraries."-- Library Journal (Starred Review) " . . . the combined eight volumes of the two parts of the Encyclopedia of African American History represent the most in-depth coverage of African American history from the arrival of the first slaves to the present day. "-- Booklist (Starred Review) "This set, with coverage starting in 1896, truly provides a comprehensive examination from the "Age of Segregation" through the 2008 presidential election . . . Highly recommended."-- CHOICE, "No similar encyclopedia rivals the wealth and confirmation of African American history found here...it belongs in all large public libraries and all academic libraries."--Library Journal(Starred Review) " . . . the combined eight volumes of the two parts of theEncyclopedia of African American Historyrepresent the most in-depth coverage of African American history from the arrival of the first slaves to the present day. "--Booklist(Starred Review) "This set, with coverage starting in 1896, truly provides a comprehensive examination from the "Age of Segregation" through the 2008 presidential election . . . Highly recommended."--CHOICE
Number of Volumes
5 vols.
Illustrated
Yes
Volume Number
Vol. 1
Synopsis
Focusing on the making of African American society from the 1896 "separate but equal" ruling of Plessy v. Ferguson up to the contemporary period, this encyclopedia traces the transition from the Reconstruction Era to the age of Jim Crow, the Harlem Renaissance, the Great Migration, the Brown ruling that overturned Plessy, the Civil Rights Movement, and the ascendant influence of African-American culture on the American cultural landscape up to and including the 2008 election of Barack Obama., Focusing on the making of African American society from the 1896 separate but equal ruling of Plessy v. Ferguson up to the contemporary period, this encyclopedia traces the transition from the Reconstruction Era to the age of Jim Crow, the Harlem Renaissance, the Great Migration, the Brown ruling that overturned Plessy, the Civil Rights Movement, and the ascendant influence of African American culture on the American cultural landscape. Covering African American history in all areas of U.S. history and culture from 1896 to the present, the Encyclopedia contains approximately 1,200 fully cross-referenced entries that are all signed by leading scholars and experts, making this five-volume set the most reliable and extensive treatment to be found on African American history in the twentieth century. The set also contains 500 images and roughly 640 biographies, as well as an entry on each of the fifty states. In addition to its comprehensive coverage of African Americans, the Encyclopedia also contains entries about key figures who affected the lives of African Americans in particular and Americans in general. Unrivalled in breadth and scope, this is the preeminent source of information on this topic and is destined to become a trusted reference source for years to come., Focusing on the making of African American society from the 1896 "separate but equal" ruling of Plessy v. Ferguson up to the contemporary period, this encyclopedia traces the transition from the Reconstruction Era to the age of Jim Crow, the Harlem Renaissance, the Great Migration, the Brown ruling that overturned Plessy, the Civil Rights Movement, and the ascendant influence of African American culture on the American cultural landscape. Covering African American history in all areas of U.S. history and culture from 1896 to the present, the Encyclopedia contains approximately 1,200 fully cross-referenced entries that are all signed by leading scholars and experts, making this five-volume set the most reliable and extensive treatment to be found on African American history in the twentieth century. The set also contains 500 images and roughly 640 biographies, as well as an entry on each of the fifty states. In addition to its comprehensive coverage of African Americans, the Encyclopedia also contains entries about key figures who affected the lives of African Americans in particular and Americans in general. Unrivalled in breadth and scope, this is the preeminent source of information on this topic and is destined to become a trusted reference source for years to come.
LC Classification Number
E185.6
Item description from the seller
Seller feedback (2,570)
- m***r (405)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseShipped quickly, the item was as described, priced reasonably and packaged well. Thanks
- 0***i (326)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseSuper fast shipping. Packed with care. Exactly as described. Great value
- y***e (1535)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseNice book, outstanding service, recommended seller!
More to explore :
- Encyclopedias History Antiquarian & Collectible Books,
- North American History African Antiquarian & Collectible Books,
- Encyclopedias History Original Antiquarian & Collectible Books,
- North American History African Antiquarian & Collectible Books in English,
- Encyclopedias History Antiquarian & Collectible Books in English,
- Encyclopedias Books,
- Nonfiction Books Fiction & African Americans,
- American History Nonfiction Books & Fiction,
- American History Antiquarian & Collectible Books,
- Encyclopedias Antiquarian & Collectible Books