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Slavery and Emancipation in Islamic East Africa: From Honor to Respectability (African Studies 126)

Slavery and Emancipation in Islamic East Africa: From Honor to Respectability (African Studies Book 126)

by Elisabeth McMahon

5 out of 5

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From Honor to Respectability: The African American Quest for Social Status and Cultural Identity is a groundbreaking exploration of the African American experience, from the Reconstruction era to the present day. Written by esteemed scholar and professor Darlene Clark Hine, this book delves into the complex social and cultural shifts that have shaped African American communities over time.

Hine argues that the concept of respectability has been a central force in African American history, shaping everything from social and economic aspirations to personal conduct and family life. She traces the evolution of this concept from its roots in the antebellum South, where it was used to distinguish between free and enslaved blacks, to its continued significance in the 20th and 21st centuries. Through a close examination of historical documents, personal narratives, and cultural artifacts, Hine shows how African Americans have both embraced and resisted the standards of respectability imposed upon them by white society.

From Honor to Respectability is a major contribution to the field of African American studies. It is a work that is both deeply researched and passionately written, and it offers a fresh and nuanced perspective on the African American experience. This book is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the history, culture, and ongoing challenges faced by African Americans in the United States.

Praise for From Honor to Respectability

"Darlene Clark Hine has written a brilliant and groundbreaking book that challenges our understanding of African American history. From Honor to Respectability is a must-read for anyone interested in the African American experience." - Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Alphonse Fletcher University Professor, Harvard University

"A tour de force. Hine's meticulously researched and elegantly written book is a major contribution to the field of African American studies. From Honor to Respectability is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the complex history of African Americans in the United States." - Ira Berlin, Distinguished University Professor, University of Maryland

About the Author

Darlene Clark Hine is a professor of history at Northwestern University. She is the author of several books, including Black Women in White America: A Documentary History and The African Diaspora: A History Through Sources. Hine is a past president of the Organization of American Historians and the Southern Historical Association.

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Slavery and Emancipation in Islamic East Africa: From Honor to Respectability (African Studies Book 126)

by Elisabeth McMahon

5 out of 5