Description: This encyclopedia provides accessible entries on key elements of this long history, including folklore originally derived from African cultures that have survived here and those that originated in the United States.
Brief description:
Anand Prahlad is Professor of English at the University of Missouri, Columbia. His previous books include African-American Proverbs in Context (1996), and Reggae Wisdom: Proverbs in Jamaican Music (2001).
Review Quotes:
"Libraries which already own Prahlad's three-volume Greenwood Encyclopedia of African-American Folklore should seriously consider acquiring this single volume as an update to that set, considering the wealth of information here. A welcome addition to all folklore collections, recommended for all undergraduate and public libraries." --ARBA
"The work provides a significant review of African American folklore and a rich and diverse body of materials that will appeal to researchers and general readers. A solid resource for those seeking basic content on the topic, including middle and high school students writing reports." --Library Journal "Prahlad sets out to have an encyclopedia that celebrates the spirit of African Americans without shying away from the history that shaped the culture. In this, he can be proud." --Booklist "[T]he encyclopedia is certainly a wonderful resource for students but is also for scholars and specialists. Summing Up: Recommended. All libraries. All levels." --Choice