This two volume biographical encyclopedia of important figures of the Middle Ages provides high school and undergraduate scholars with a foundational overview for understanding the men and women who s
This two-volume set showcases the heroines who blazed the trail, tapping into musical reservoirs and soundscapes still unknown to their male counterparts- hell hath no fury like a woman with an ampli
This stunning collection of essays illuminates the lives and legacies of the most famous and powerful individuals, groups, and institutions in African American history.
The publisher's "Icons" references focus on outstanding individuals of wide public interest. Aimed at a general audience and accessible to students high school level and older (and, perhaps, younger),
Icons of African American Protest reveals the extraordinary strength, courage, and sacrifice displayed by individuals for the cause of freedom and civil rights. The 24 leaders showcased here cover a
Drawn from a mosaic of influences, including folk, gospel, and blues, R&B represents both everything that came before and nothing that was heard before. This is the music that bridged the gap betw
This book explores how the heroes and villains of popular comic books—and the creators of these icons of our culture—reflect the American experience out of which they sprang, and how they have achieve
In the opinion of many critics and philosophers, we are entering an age of atheism marked by the waning of Christian fundamentalism and the flourishing of secular thought. Through alphabetically arra
This reference for general readers and students collects 24 in-depth yet accessible entries on 12 major figures and 12 major themes, works, genres, and literary movements of African American literatur
This in-depth compilation of the lives, works, and contributions of 12 icons of African-American comedy explores their impact on American entertainment and the way America thinks about race.
Students and the general public are frequently confronted with contradictory and confusing claims about the people, ideas, and artifacts that were essential in the development of the science of evolu
This fascinating compilation of essays reveals how a group of passionate foodies and several culinary renegades completely changed the way Americans eat.
