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Contemporary Black Biography: Profiles from the International Black Community
Contributor(s): Pendergast, Tom (Editor)
ISBN: 0787679313     ISBN-13: 9780787679316
Publisher: Gale Cengage
OUR PRICE:   $251.99  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: May 2007
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Annotation: This extraordinary reference series provides biographical profiles of important persons of African heritage whether they are personalities from the news, selected 20th-century notables, or individuals who are not yet household names. Each volume of Contemporary Black Biography contains 55 full-length biographies, Name, occupation, nationality and subject indexes are included in each volume.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Cultural, Ethnic & Regional - General
- Social Science | Ethnic Studies - African American Studies
- Biography & Autobiography | Reference
Dewey: B
Series: Contemporary Black Biography
Physical Information: 0.82" H x 8.69" W x 10.91" (2.09 lbs) 300 pages
Themes:
- Ethnic Orientation - African American
 
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Publisher Description:

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:

  • Nationality: While concentrating on U.S. figures, this title also covers important personalities from other countries. Find them listed by nationality here.
  • 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
  • Subjects: Events, places and organizations 0