"This second volume of the set reprints portions of the 3,300-item collection of illustrated nineteenth-century newspapers that Richard C. Schneider assembled over a 35-year period. The newspapers include Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, Harper's Weekly, and Gleason's Pictorial Drawing Room Companion. AAHP was designed to give readers the "opportunity to witness the positive and negative portrayal of African Americans in more than 1,200 articles and editorials and over 470 cartoons and engravings as depicted in 13 major newspapers . . ." It is organized into chapters by year; each year begins with a brief historical overview followed by a nonfacsimile presentation of headlines, articles, and illustrations from newspapers of the time." --Amazon.com.
"This second volume of the set reprints portions of the 3,300-item collection of illustrated nineteenth-century newspapers that Richard C. Schneider assembled over a 35-year period. The newspapers include Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, Harper's Weekly, and Gleason's Pictorial Drawing Room Companion. AAHP was designed to give readers the "opportunity to witness the positive and negative portrayal of African Americans in more than 1,200 articles and editorials and over 470 cartoons and engravings as depicted in 13 major newspapers . . ." It is organized into chapters by year; each year begins with a brief historical overview followed by a nonfacsimile presentation of headlines, articles, and illustrations from newspapers of the time." --Amazon.com.
"This first volume of the set reprints portions of the 3,300-item collection of illustrated nineteenth-century newspapers that Richard C. Schneider assembled over a 35-year period. The newspapers include Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, Harper's Weekly, and Gleason's Pictorial Drawing Room Companion. AAHP was designed to give readers the "opportunity to witness the positive and negative portrayal of African Americans in more than 1,200 articles and editorials and over 470 cartoons and engravings as depicted in 13 major newspapers . . ." It is organized into chapters by year; each year begins with a brief historical overview followed by a nonfacsimile presentation of headlines, articles, and illustrations from newspapers of the time." --Amazon.com.
This rich cultural history of African Americans outlines their travails, triumphs, and achievements in negotiating individual and collective identities to overcome racism, slavery, and the legacies of these injustices from colonial times to the present. One of every five Americans at the nation's beginning was an African American—a fact that underscores their importance in U.S. growth and development. This fascinating study moves from Africans' early contacts with the Americas to African Americans' 21st-century presence, exploring their role in building the American nation and in constructing their own identities, communities, and cultures. Historian and lawyer Thomas J. Davis's multi-themed narrative of compelling content provides a historical overview of the rise of African Americans from slavery and segregation in their anti-racist quest to enjoy equal rights and opportunities to reach the American Dream of pursuing happiness. The work features portraits of individuals and treats images of African Americans in their roles as performers, producers, consumers, and creators, and as the face of social problems such as crime, education, and poverty.
Compiles information and interpretations on the past 500 years of African American history, containing essays on historical research aids, bibliographies, resources for womens' issues, and an accompanying CD-ROM providing bibliographical entries.
Since 1619, when Africans first came ashore in the swampy Chesapeake region of Virginia, there have been many individuals whose achievements or strength of character in the face of monumental hardships have called attention to the genius of the African American people. This book attempts to distill from many wonderful possibilities the 100 most outstanding examples of greatness. Pioneering scholar of African American Studies Molefi Kete Asante has used four criteria in his selection: the individual''s significance in the general progress of African Americans toward full equality in the American social and political system; self-sacrifice and the demonstration of risk for the collective good; unusual will and determination in the face of the greatest danger or against the most stubborn odds; and personal achievement that reveals the best qualities of the African American people. In adopting these criteria Professor Asante has sought to steer away from the usual standards of popular culture, which often elevates the most popular, the wealthiest, or the most photogenic to the cult of celebrity. The individuals in this book - examples of lasting greatness as opposed to the ephemeral glare of celebrity fame - come from four centuries of African American history. Each entry includes brief biographical information, relevant dates, an assessment of the individual''s place in African American history with particular reference to a historical timeline, and a discussion of his or her unique impact on American society. Numerous pictures and illustrations will accompany the articles. This superb reference work will complement any library and be of special interest to students and scholars of American and African American history.
"Written in a clear and accessible style that would suit the needs of journalists and scholars alike, this encyclopedia is highly recommended for large news organizations and all schools of journalism." —Starred Review, Library Journal Journalism permeates our lives and shapes our thoughts in ways we′ve long taken for granted. Whether we listen to National Public Radio in the morning, view the lead story on the Today show, read the morning newspaper headlines, stay up-to-the-minute with Internet news, browse grocery store tabloids, receive Time magazine in our mailbox, or watch the nightly news on television, journalism pervades our daily activities. The six-volume Encyclopedia of Journalism covers all significant dimensions of journalism, including print, broadcast, and Internet journalism; U.S. and international perspectives; history; technology; legal issues and court cases; ownership; and economics. The set contains more than 350 signed entries under the direction of leading journalism scholar Christopher H. Sterling of The George Washington University. In the A-to-Z volumes 1 through 4, both scholars and journalists contribute articles that span the field′s wide spectrum of topics, from design, editing, advertising, and marketing to libel, censorship, First Amendment rights, and bias to digital manipulation, media hoaxes, political cartoonists, and secrecy and leaks. Also covered are recently emerging media such as podcasting, blogs, and chat rooms. The last two volumes contain a thorough listing of journalism awards and prizes, a lengthy section on journalism freedom around the world, an annotated bibliography, and key documents. The latter, edited by Glenn Lewis of CUNY Graduate School of Journalism and York College/CUNY, comprises dozens of primary documents involving codes of ethics, media and the law, and future changes in store for journalism education. Key Themes Consumers and Audiences Criticism and Education Economics Ethnic and Minority Journalism Issues and Controversies Journalist Organizations Journalists Law and Policy Magazine Types Motion Pictures Networks News Agencies and Services News Categories News Media: U.S. News Media: World Newspaper Types News Program Types Online Journalism Political Communications Processes and Routines of Journalism Radio and Television Technology
