Black History is a four-colour, hardcover book that explores the compelling story of Africa and its people. The text spans the broad sweep of African history, from early civilizations to the 21st century, and includes a special focus on the Canadian diaspora experience.
Status: Available
Authors: Sadlier, Birkett, Grant, James, Van Beinum
ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-55239-265-2
Year: 2009
Description: Text / Hardcover / Full colour / 376 pages
Subject: Geography, History
Publisher: Emond Montgomery Publications
List Price: $98.69
FeaturesExpressions: A description and brief analysis of specific landmark accomplishments in the visual arts, literature, music, or architecture.
Originals: Sketches of Black leaders in politics, economics, philosophy, technology, social reform, and the arts.
Ideas: An in-depth treatment of important ideas or movements that have informed African and diaspora experiences and identity.
The Historian's Craft: A full-page feature on methods of historical inquiry, including research techniques, methods for detecting bias, academic documentation, ways of generating a thesis, using primary and secondary sources, and conducting research on the Internet.
Teacher's Resource: Includes assessment and evaluation tools and strategies; answers to textbook questions and activities; and an accompanying CD-ROM with modifiable line masters and image bank.
Introduction
Unit 1: Early African History: The Land and its People
Chapter 1: Africa: The Birthplace of Humanity
Chapter 2: Early African Civilizations
Unit 2: Africa Discovers Europe and the Americas
Chapter 3: Africa and Europe: The Devastating Connection
Chapter 4: Africa and the Age of Imperialism
Unit 3: Toward Freedom
Chapter 5: Oppression and Resistance: Canada and the United States
Chapter 6: Oppression and Resistance: The Caribbean and Latin America
Chapter 7: The Fight for African Independence
Unit 4: Moving Forward
Chapter 8: Black People in Canada Since the Second World War
Chapter 9: Africa Today
Glossary
Index
