Black Leadership for Social Change (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313313967)

This book presents a comprehensive overview of Black leadership in every aspect of American life, including movements for social justice, education, business, and politics. In the quest for human rights and social advancement, African-American leaders have emerged to lead the fight to overcome racial and economic barriers. This struggle has influenced the exercise of Black leadership in many other areas and the author uses an interdisciplinary approach to reveal the changes, continuities, and variety of African-American approaches to effective leadership. The book also suggests a theoretical framework for future research on the impact of Black leadership in America.

A wide range of issues are considered in this volume, beginning with the definition of leadership and the concept of Black leadership. Gordon then considers outstanding examples of Black leadership in contemporary America in a variety of fields. Scholars and students in history, political science, and ethnic studies will find this an important resource for understanding Black leadership and its impact on American life.

Author: Jacob U. Gordon
ISBN-10: 0313313962
ISBN-13: 9780313313967
Publisher: Praeger
Language: English
Published: 08/30/2000
Pages: 264
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 9.44h x 6.40w x 1.00d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 04/01/2001 pg. 1536
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2001 pg. 45