| Black Leadership for Social Change Contributor(s): Gordon, Jacob U. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0313313962 ISBN-13: 9780313313967 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $94.05 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2000 Annotation: This book presents a comprehensive overview of Black leadership in every aspect of American life, including movements for social justice, education, business, and politics. In the quest for human rights and social advancement, African-American leaders have emerged to lead the fight to overcome racial and economic barriers. This struggle has influenced the exercise of Black leadership in many other areas and the author uses an interdisciplinary approach to reveal the changes, continuities, and variety of African-American approaches to effective leadership. The book also suggests a theoretical framework for future research on the impact of Black leadership in America. A wide range of issues are considered in this volume, beginning with the definition of leadership and the concept of Black leadership. Gordon then considers outstanding examples of Black leadership in contemporary America in a variety of fields. Scholars and students in history, political science, and ethnic studies will find this an important resource for understanding Black leadership and its impact on American life. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - General - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General - History | Americas (north Central South West Indies) |
| Dewey: 303.340 |
| LCCN: 99088483 |
| Lexile Measure: 1310 |
| Series: Contributions in Afro-American & African Studies |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.4" W x 9.44" (1.27 lbs) 264 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book presents a comprehensive overview of Black leadership in every aspect of American life, including movements for social justice, education, business, and politics. In the quest for human rights and social advancement, African-American leaders have emerged to lead the fight to overcome racial and economic barriers. This struggle has influenced the exercise of Black leadership in many other areas and the author uses an interdisciplinary approach to reveal the changes, continuities, and variety of African-American approaches to effective leadership. The book also suggests a theoretical framework for future research on the impact of Black leadership in America. A wide range of issues are considered in this volume, beginning with the definition of leadership and the concept of Black leadership. Gordon then considers outstanding examples of Black leadership in contemporary America in a variety of fields. Scholars and students in history, political science, and ethnic studies will find this an important resource for understanding Black leadership and its impact on American life. |