Description:
Twenty-seven essays previously published in the Western Journal of Black Studies challenge assumptions, misconceptions, and negative stereotypes within academic fields, and portray the strength, resilience, and diversity of African and African American peoples.
Brief description:
Delores P. Aldridge is a director of African-American and African studies at Emory University. She has served as president of several national organizations and is widely published.
Review Quotes:
"[Africana Studies] will become a staple for black studies programs across the country and those interested in studying discipline's history."
--The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education