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The New York Public Library African American Desk Reference by New York Public Library (1999, Hardcover)

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Covering a wide range of knowledge, The New York Public Library African American Desk Reference is a magnificent resource for home, family, and business, and an essential addition to your personal reference library. ""Indispensable for those interested in the African American experience. We have no better source for quick and reliable information."" Cornel West, Alphonse Fletcher University Professor, Harvard University ""As much about African American culture as one could possibly gain from one volume is now available in this highly readable, easily accessible, genuinely informative desk reference."" Johnetta B. Cole, PhD, President Emerita, Spelman College; Presidential Distinguished Professor, Emory University In over 5,000 fascinating information capsules, this landmark reference captures the most vital people, places, organizations, movements, and creative works of a people, and provides a practical resource for everyday living. In its nineteen chapters, you ll find: * Timelines of African American History * Political and Civil Rights Leaders * African Contributions to the Making of the Americas * Holidays and Celebrations * Museums and Historical Sites * Religion and Spirituality * Health Tips and Recipes * Business Contacts and Professional Associations * Demographics and Population * Major Writers, Artists, and Musicians * Musical Forms * Sports * and more

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Publisher
Wiley & Sons CA, The Limited, John
ISBN-10
0471239240
ISBN-13
9780471239246
eBay Product ID (ePID)
275239

Product Key Features

Author
NY Public Library
Publication Name
NY Public Library African American Desk Référence
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
1999
Type
Not Available
Number of Pages
624 Pages

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Item Length
9.4in
Item Height
1.6in
Item Width
7.9in
Item Weight
38.5 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
E185.N57 1999
Table of Content
The Saga of African American History.Slavery and Freedom.Politics and Civil Rights.The Diaspora.Family and Heritage.Religion.Education.Health.Business and Entrepreneurship.Science and Technology.The Military.The Law.Literature and Language.Music.Performing Arts.Fine and Applied Arts.The Media.Sports.Resources.Illustration Credits.Index.
Copyright Date
1999
Target Audience
Trade
Topic
Bibliographies & Indexes, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies, African American
Lccn
00-698020
Dewey Decimal
305.896/073/03
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Référence, History, Social Science

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