Social Science : African-American Studies

The African American Woman Golfer: Her Legacy gives a brief historical overview of African American women in golf and examines the sport to uncover all African American women who have been involved in golf over the past 75 years. M. Mikell Johnson shows how these women-who were seemingly far removed from the white, male, privileged world of the country club-broke both color and gender barriers to become golfers. more...

Price: $50.00

This concise volume explores the evolution and current status of African American political action. Focusing on distinct types of activity, it charts the unique development of African Americans as they progressed from slaves to citizens to wielders of evergrowing influence. more...

Price: $60.00

This is a chronicle of the endeavours of African Americans who fought for their country, recounting their stories, their bravery and their contributions. It aims to put a human face on this neglected area of history. more...

Price: $185.00

Until recently, histories of the American West gave little evidence of the presence—let alone importance—of African Americans in the unfolding of the western frontier. There might have been a mention of Estevan, slavery, or the Dred Scott decision, but the rich and varied experience of African Americans on the Great Plains went largely unnoted. This book, the first of its kind, supplies that critical missing chapter in American history. more...

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This book examines the Ghanaian diaspora in North America, a group which has grown substantially since 1980, and offers a fascinating lens on some of the key themes of the 'new migration' including transnationalism, identity, social networks, remittances, economic integration and citizenship. Using original empirical data, the author also investigates the relationship between these new African migrants and the native-born black diaspora in the US. more...

Price: $99.95