What is African American History?

What is History?

by Pero Gaglo Dagbovie

In What is African American History? Pero Gaglo Dagbovie offers a compelling introduction to the field of African American history, including its most influential scholars, ideas, and controversies. Beginning with the late nineteenth century, Dagbovie discusses the black historical enterprise, including the key debates and turning points that shaped African American historiography. In particular, he considers important developments since the 1970s when the field achieved significant recognition from the "mainstream" US historical profession. In his discussion of key theoretical approaches and controversies occurring since that time, the author focuses on the vibrant field of black women's history, the intriguing relationship between African American history and Black Studies, and the imaginable future directions of African American history in the twenty-first century.

What is African American History? will be a practical introduction for all students of African American history and Black Studies.

Genres: African American, Race

180 pages, Hardcover

First published March 2, 2015

Reviews

[Jouelzy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Standard read if you have any interest in African American history/studies. Gives a good overview of how AA history became an area of scholarship and where there's room for expansion. If you have a general interest and need help pinning down an area of research within AA history, this a very helpful read.

[Jehna · Rating 2 out of 5]

Felt like reading a bibliography

[Kidada · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great primer for serious history students and those who want to know about the origins and developments of the field.