W. E. B. Du Bois was a public intellectual; sociologist; and activist on behalf of the African American community. He profoundly shaped black political culture in the United States through his founding role in the NAACP; as well as internationally through the Pan-African movement. Du Bois's sociological and historical research on African-American communities and culture broke ground in many areas; including the history of the post-Civil War Reconstruction period. Du Bois was also a prolific author of novels; autobiographical accounts; innumerable editorials and journalistic pieces; and several works of history.Black Reconstruction in America tells and interprets the story of the twenty years of Reconstruction from the point of view of newly liberated African Americans. Though lambasted by critics at the time of its publication in 1935; Black Reconstruction has only grown in historical and literary importance. In the 1960s it joined the canon of the most influential revisionist historical works. Its greatest achievement is weaving a credible; lyrical historical narrative of the hostile and politically fraught years of 1860-1880 with a powerful critical analysis of the harmful effects of democracy; including Jim Crow laws and other injustices. With a series introduction by editor Henry Louis Gates; Jr.; and an introduction by David Levering Lewis; this edition is essential for anyone interested in African American history.
#69388 in Books William H Chafe 2014-07-11 2014-07-11Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 6.10 x 1.30 x 9.20l; .0 #File Name: 0199347999672 pagesThe Unfinished Journey America Since World War II
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy RLFExcellent; prompt service. Thanks!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. It's a textbook not ulyssesBy Steve HollandAuthor is comprehensive in coverage of the title subject. Only criticism would be that he feels he must offer two extreme views in each chapter summary and then his own middle of the road take. This results in having to read some ridiculous points of view. After all Stalin was an evil monster; how can there be a serious opposing view?1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy kathleenGood standard presentation of this period. Well written and organized. Fairly balanced approach.
