Gebundenes Buch

Contemporary Black Biography

Profiles from the International Black Community

Herausgeber: Phelps, Shirelle

Beschreibung

Each volume of Contemporary Black Biography contains at least 65 full-length biographies written in an easy-to-follow prose style, ranging from 2 to 4 pages each. Arranged alphabetically, entries are divided by subheads for quick scanning. Sections cover: * Portrait (as available) * Date and place of birth * Educational background * Address * Career data * Memberships * Awards received * Detailed prose essay * Complete source citations Contemporary Black Biography is not limited to coverage of only notable black Americans, nor is it restricted by a manufactured definition of contemporary. Its multinational coverage spans this century and includes rising personalities as well as groundbreakers and newsmakers in a variety of fields. Contemporary Black Biography includes four cumulative indexes: 1. Nationality: While concentrating on U.S. figures, this title also covers important personalities from other countries. Find them listed by nationality here. 2. Occupation: Editors focus on biographies not typically found in other sources -- an eclectic blend of well-known and well-respected educators, physicians, politicians, activists, writers, clergy, military leaders, attorneys, as well as members of the more glamorous occupations such as athletes, fashion models and actors 3. Subjects: Events, places and organizations 0

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Gale
• Seitenzahl: 282
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. März 1998
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 288mm x 221mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 1025g
• ISBN-13: 9780787612733
• ISBN-10: 0787612731
• Artikelnr.: 22283955