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Black Americans

Summary: This comprehensive and contemporary book presents a brief yet complete assessment of the lives of African Americans in the United States. Covers many areas, including anthropology, history, economics, political science and other pertinent areas relevant to what might be called ?the Black Experience in America? . Sections in this reader-friendly book include homelessness, homicide as a public health problem, the prevalence of police brutality, and capital punishment. For anyone interested in learning more about race relations, black studies, black history, and black culture.

Item details

ISBN: 0130825778
ISBN: 9780130825773
Physical Description: print
xii, 274 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm
Edition: 5th ed.
Publisher: Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall, ©2000.

Contents / Notes

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Formatted Contents Note:	Historical background -- The persistence of Jim Crow and the black revolt -- Characteristics of the population -- Socioeconomic status -- Social institutions -- The health of black people -- Chronic social problems -- Crime and justice -- Assimilation into American society -- The demise of affirmative action -- Race relations at the crossroads.