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RACE AND ETHNICITY / AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES

African American Folklore

An Encyclopedia for Students
ANAND PRAHLAD, EDITOR
“ a rich and diverse body of materials that will appeal to researchers and
The work provides a significant review of African American folklore and

general readers. A solid resource for those seeking basic content on the
”
topic, including middle and high school students writing reports.
—Library Journal, December 1, 2016

Inspired by the author’s passion for African American culture and vernacular traditions,
African American Folklore: An Encyclopedia for Students thoroughly addresses key GREENWOOD
elements and motifs in black American folklore—especially those that have influenced August 2016, 413pp, 7x10
American culture. With its alphabetically organized entries that cover a wide range Print: 978-1-61069-929-7
$100.00, £77.00, €91.00
of subjects from the word “conjure” to the dance style of “twerking,” this book eBook: 978-1-61069-930-3
provides readers with a deeper comprehension of American culture through a greater
understanding of the contributions of African American culture and black folk traditions.
ANAND PRAHLAD, PhD, is professor
in the English department at the
FEATURES
University of Missouri in Columbia.
• Offers the most comprehensive compilation of resources on African American folklore,
in the forms of bibliographical citations, lists of websites, and lists of cultural centers
• Demonstrates the importance of black folklore to the development of American culture
• Contains a unique collection of entries on black folk traditions

African Americans at Risk

Issues in Education, Health, Community, and Justice

2 VOLUMES | GLENN L. STARKS
“ studies. Highly recommended. All libraries, all levels. ”
A solid addition to libraries supporting programs in African American

—Choice, January 4, 2016
“ libraries because it offers comprehensive coverage of important issues
This is an excellent resource for high school, public, and academic
”
facing all communities.
—Booklist, October 15, 2015
GREENWOOD
This two-volume set examines the issues and policies that put African Americans at risk in June 2015, 832pp, 7x10
our culture today, utilizing the most recent research from scholars in the field to provide Print: 978-1-4408-0075-7
not only objective, encyclopedic information, but also varying viewpoints to encourage $189.00, £146.00, €172.00
critical thinking. The entries comprehensively document how African Americans are treated eBook: 978-1-4408-0076-4
differently, have more negative outcomes in the same situations than other races, and face
risks due to issues inherent in their past or current social and economic conditions. Care is GLENN L. STARKS, PhD, has almost
taken to note distinctions between subgroups and not further a “blanket approach” to the 25 years of experience working for
diverse members of this minority population. Intended for members of the African American the United States government and
community; societal scholars; students in the fields of health, social studies, and public has written extensively on public
policy; as well as general readers, this work will provide readers with a deeper understanding administration and American politics.
of key components affecting the lives of African Americans today.

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