History and Memory in African-American Culture
History and Memory in African-American Culture
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Published:
2 March, 1995
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2 March, 1995
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The relation between history and memory has become an object of increasing attention among historians and literary critics. Through a team of leading scholars, this volume offers a complex picture of the dynamic ways in which an African-American historical identity constantly invents and transmits itself in books, art, performance, and oral documents.
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780195083965 |
| ISBN10 | 0195083962 |
| Number Of Pages | 336 |
| Item Weight | 689 g |
| Product Dimensions | 161 x 238 x 27 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Format | hardback |
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...an excellent collection of pieces that makes one more aware of the major markets and repositories of an African American identity and culture, while it helps one recognize the important role of contemporary, collective action in the shaping of that identity. * Journal of American Ethnic History *
...an excellent collection of pieces that makes one more aware of the major markets and repositories of an African American identity and culture, while it helps one recognize the important role of contemporary, collective action in the shaping of that identity. * Journal of American Ethnic History *
Author's Bio
Geneviéve Fabre is Professor of American Literature at the University of Paris. Robert O'Meally is Professor of English at Columbia University.