Molefi Asante is a distinguished scholar and is best known for creating the discipline of Black Studies over 25 years ago. He is the Editor for the Journal of Black Studies (Sage) and the Encyclopedia of Black Studies (Sage Reference, 12/04 933 units, $82k LTD). His recent research has centered on the history and present developments of African religions.
"The book has an explanatory preface and excellent introduction
that summarizes black studies for those unfamiliar with the
field. Most of the articles provide a short
bibliography of further reading for those seeking more
in-depth knowledge. ...This is a required text for large public
libraries and all academic libraries. It provides a thorough
understanding of and easy reference into a growing, dynamic field
of study."
*BOOKLIST*
"Asante and the group originally centered at Temple University are
credited with formalizing the discipline of Black Studies in the
United States and make up most of the authors of this volume."
*Multicultural Review*
"Black studies has long needed this work to deflect and answer
questions from critics and supporters. The editors set out to
establish a baseline for understanding the field, to try in a work
admittedly in progress to define the most commonly used ideas and
concepts. . . . This work can be particularly helpful to scholars
in tangentially related fields, helping them to know how black
studies specialists define certain terms and concepts."
*CHOICE*
Asante offers students and educators an alternative perspective to
the Eurocentric approach of the traditional college curriculum.
Instead of interpreting social, political, historical and religious
phenomena through the lenses of Western eyes, Afrocentricity seeks
to identify the African place in such events. Emphasizing symbols,
motifs, rituals and signs, this theory celebrates African cultural
elements in all areas of life. . . . this formulation of the
central ideas of an important group of scholars will be a valuable
addition to many academic collections.
*John R.M. Lawrence, Reference Librarian*
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