Black in Latin America / Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Author/creator Gates, Henry Louis
Other author York, Maurice C., former owner.
Other author Gates, Henry Louis, Jr. inscriber.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : New York University Press, ©2011.
Descriptionxi, 259 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Black people--Latin America. --History.
Black people--Race identity. --Latin America.
Slavery--Latin America. --History.
Latin America--Civilization. --African influences.
Latin America--Race relations.

Contents Brazil : "May Exú give me the power of speech" -- Mexico : "The black grandma in the closet" -- Peru : the black soul of Peru -- The Dominican Republic : "Black behind the ears" -- Haiti : "From my ashes I rise; God is my cause and my sword" (motto on King Henri Christophe's Haitian flag, 1811-1820) -- Cuba : the next Cuban revolution.
Local noteJoyner Rare copy has inscription on title page: "For Maurice C. York with best wishes Henry Louis Gates."
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 233-247) and index.
Acquisitions source Joyner Rare copy gift of Maury York, 2016
LCCN 2011007759
ISBN9780814732984 (hbk.)
ISBN0814732984 (hbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks F1419.B55 G38 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold
Joyner Rare Collection F1419.B55 G38 2011 ✔ Available Request Material