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A Glance at American Presidents in Black Life: George Washington to George W. Bush
Contributor(s): Oshodi, John Egbeazien (Author)

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 ISBN: 0761844635     ISBN-13: 9780761844631
Publisher: University Press of America
OUR PRICE: $46.19  

Binding Type: Paperback
Published: February 2009
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Annotation: This book reviews the American presidency, showcasing all of the American presidents, their basic identities, and their roles in Black life. Each concise examination shows how each president addressed the long history of racial segregation, racial injustice, and human prejudice against blacks in America.
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BISAC Categories:
- Political Science | World - General
Dewey: 973.099
LCCN: 2008939650
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6" W x 8.7" L (0.30 lbs) 104 pages
 
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This book reviews the American presidency, showcasing all of the American presidents, their basic identities, and their roles in Black life. Each concise examination shows how each president addressed the long history of racial segregation, racial injustice, and human prejudice against blacks in America. The chronological chapter presentation of every President emphasizes the respective dimensions of each president and his impact on Black people. The American presidents who took a full-length approach to addressing issues of Black oppression, discrimination, and struggle are highlighted. In addition, the author reveals the non-considerate leadership of many other presidents toward Black existence. This book offers a breadth of perspectives of the ongoing racial challenges facing America under each president. This book can be used as a supplement or an adjunct text for courses in Political Science, African American-centered Psychology, Sociology, or Racial and Ethnic Studies.
 
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