Description: In America today, two communities with sub-Saharan African genetic origins exist side by side, though they have differing histories and positions within society. This book explores the relationship between African Americans, descendants of those brought to America as slaves, and migrants from sub-Saharan Africa, who have come to the U.S. voluntarily.
Review Quotes:
'This work, which is filled with observational precision and anthropological insight, will spark much debate about the complex nature of contemporary social relations in the United States. In these troubled times, African Americans & American Africans is a most welcome addition to the anthropological record.'
Paul Stoller, Professor of Anthropology, West Chester University