Encyclopedia of African American History: 1896 to the Present: From the Age of Segregation to the Twenty-First Century by Paul Finkelman, EditorCall Number: REF E185.E5453
ISBN: 9780195167795
Publication Date: 2009
This five-volume set provides a comprehensive examination from the ";Age of Segregation" through the 2008 presidential election. With over 1,250 signed entries and 450 illustrations, the set conveys the story of African American history with a focus on topics such as politics, literature, law, art, and cultural figures. Entries are arranged alphabetically with cross-references and a selective bibliography at the end of each article. The set also features a listing of entries for all volumes, roster, thematic outline, chronology, and comprehensive index. [Choice]