The Oxford Encyclopedia of African American History, 1896 to the Present

• Copyright 2009
• Deluxe 5-volume, hardcover series
• Chronology of major events in black history
• Includes coverage of Hurricane Katrina and the 2008 election
• Entries range from 500 to 12,000 words and include cross references and bibliographies
• Signed entries written by leading scholars and experts
• Appeals to a wide range of readers including students, scholars and general readers
• Includes extensive 5-page essay on Barack Obama
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• Preface - Library Journal Review
• STILL AVAILABLE: Encyclopedia of African American History, 1619 - 1895; A Booklist Editor's Choice for 2006

Reference Library of American Men
4 Deluxe Volumes - ON SALE
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The 4-volume Reference Library of American Men, the companion set to our Reference Library of American Women, provides a unique, comprehensive look at the lives of 650 men who have gained international recognition for their enduring contributions to human culture and society. Both contemporary and historic figures covering a wide range of occupations or fields of endeavor are featured.

Features: Look for such renowned personalities as: - Muhammad Ali - Bob Dylan - Bill Gates - Steven Spielberg - Tiger Woods - Thomas Jefferson - Edgar Allen Poe - William Randolph Hearst - Frank Sinatra - Cesar Chavez - And many more

Arranged alphabetically, each authoritative article begins with a brief description paragraph that provides a capsule identification and a statement of the man's significance. A narrative essay, generally about 800 words in length, follows and offers a substantial treatment of the individual's life. Each essay ends with a "Further Reading" section and, when applicable, a list of additional sources of information. Other value-added features include photographs and two indexes that help researchers identify men by name and occupation.

ISBN# 0-7876-6259-3

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