How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America
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Key Highlights
- Delves into the oral traditions of enslaved communities, revealing how stories were passed down through generations.
- Examines the complex relationship between memory, history, and the perpetuation of slavery’s impact.
- Provides a detailed account of the diverse experiences of enslaved people across different regions and time periods.
- Explores the ways in which the word “slave” itself has been used and understood throughout American history.
- Offers a thoughtful and accessible introduction to a crucial and often overlooked aspect of American history.
Useful Facts
- Publisher: Little, Brown Paperbacks
- Publication Date: December 27, 2022
- Language: English
- Print Length: 352 pages
- ISBN-10: 0316492922
- ISBN-13: 978-0316492928
- Item Weight: 2.31 pounds
- Dimensions: 5.55 x 1 x 8.25 inches
Good Fit For
- Readers interested in African American history and culture.
- Students and educators studying social sciences and cultural studies.
- Anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the lasting effects of slavery on American society.
Product details
| Main Specification | |
|---|---|
| Data publicării | 2022 or December 27 |
| Marca | by Clint Smith (Author) Format: Paperback |
| Greutate element | 2,31 lire sterline |
| Product information | |
| Limba | Engleză |
| Others | |
| Editor | Little or Brown Paperbacks |
| Tip de produs | African American Studies |
| Lungime imprimare | 352 pagini |
| ISBN-10 | 0316492922 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0316492928 |
| Dimensiuni | 5.55 x 1 x 8.25 inches |
| ISBN 10 | 0316492922 |
| ISBN 13 | 978-0316492928 |