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05322. FRANTIC FANON'S "THE WRETCHED OF THE EARTH". A critical discussion of the influential book on the role of violence and revolution in the Third World. While appreciative of Fanon's insights, it concludes that his philosophy is overly-romantic. 5 pages, 7 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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05321. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON AND W.E.B. DU BOIS. A comparison and contrast of the view of the outstanding proponents of 'moderate' and 'militant' strategies in the black community in the early years of the 20th Century. 8 pages, 7 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$56
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05320. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND THE WEBER CASE. A review of the legal arguments of this case at the Kaiser Aluminum Plant in Gramercy, La. in relation to the 1964 civil rights act. Reference is made to the Bakke case. 10p. 8f. 6b.
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$70
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05228. BLACKS IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY MILITIA. The history of black participation in the American military effort of the Revolutionary War is related. Developments leading to the slavery compromise of the 1784 Constitution are included in this brief study. 6 pages, 2 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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05223. THE "DISCOVERY" OF INEQUALITY IN THE USSR--POSSIBILITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF THE DISCUSSION IN THE POST-STALIN ERA. The ideological and practical responses to the reality of "classes" in the USSR since 1953. The emphasis is upon the limitations of the current discussion until fundamental changes occur in the Soviet social system. 12p., 14f., 11b.
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$84
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05219. THE TRICKSTER IN GREEK, INDIAN AND BLACK MYTH. A comparison of the figure of the trickster in the characters of Odysseus in Greek myth, Coyote in Caddo Indian myth, and Brer Rabbit in Black American folklore. Social implications of the trickster myth for oppressed minorities are considered. 6 pages, 6 footnotes, 4 bibliographic.
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$42
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05209. TWO VIEWS OF UNCLE TON'S CABIN. The traditional view of Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel as a liberal tract against slavery is contrasted with the modern view of the book as a paternalistic and racist depiction of the Blacks under slavery. 5p., Of., Ob.
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$35
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05208. THE BLACK MALE IN AMERICAN SOCIETY. A challenge to the conventional view of the Black male as emasculated by a matriarchal family structure. Such stereotypes are seen as social stigmas which tend to become self-fulfilling racist myths. 6p., Of., Ob.
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$42
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05150. "JUBILEE" BY MARGARET WALKER. The epic novel of Black life in America is reviewed. The plight of the half-white protagonist Vyry is scrutinized. 5 pages, 3 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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$35
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05136. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OR REVERSE DISCRIMINATION? The historical background and legal precedents for the Baake Decision of the Supreme Court are reviewed. The arguments against reverse discrimination are struck down, and proposed reforms of entrance exams put forward. lOp., Of., lb.
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$70
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05010. AMERICAN INVESTMENTS AND APARTHEID. The controversy over American investments in South African corporations is examined. Divestiture by American schools and universities, and the partial sanctions of American companies are seen as limited measures. 8 pages, 7 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources. 1,927 words.
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$56
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04975. THE CHANGING IMAGE OF BLACK WOMEN IN AMERICA. A history tracing the white image of black women and the black woman's image of herself, from the time of slavery down to the present day. The effects of sexual and economic exploitation on that image are considered, and the position of black women in the recent women's movement is assessed. Such new images as that of Shirley Chisholm and Barbara Jordan are compared to the radical style of Angela Davis and Elaine Brown. 14 pages, 15 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources.
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$98
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04971. THE ROLE OF BLACK WOMEN IN SULA. The social roles of Sula and Nel in Toni Morrison's novel about small-town life in Ohio are analyzed. Nel is seen as a mother and protector of children, and Sula as the free and easy adventurer who takes life as it comes. Their sisterhood is deemed the product of a common oppression and a shared affection which is maintained in spite of their great differences. 10p., Of., Ob.
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$70
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04959. THE SOCIAL ROLE OF BLACK WOMEN IN SULA. The characters in Toni Morrison's novel are seen as archtypes of black womanhood. Nel and Helene are contrasted, with Nel the free and easy and Helene the oppressed black woman. 10p. 0f. 0b.
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04924. “ALL GOD’S DANGERS: THE LIFE OF NATE SHAW” BY NATE SHAW (ROSENGARTEN ED.). The trials and tribulations of Nate Shaw in this novel of black Southern life on the land are discussed. The uncertainties of life and the threats of oppression and imprisonment are seen as parts of Nate's philosophy, manmade dangers set apart from acts of God. 8 pages, 0 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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$56
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04848. PAST DISCRIMINATION MEDICAL EDUCATION. The issue of racial discrimination is considered in light of the Bakke decision on reverse discrimination against whites. The history of black medical education since the Civil War is reviewed at Howard and Maherry Universities, and legal decisions on segregation and other barriers to blacks are discussed down to the current day affirmative action programs. 13p., 23f., 11b.
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$91
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04837. WASHINGTON, DUBOIS AND GARVEY ON CHICAGO. The positions of Booker T. Washington, W. E.B. Dubois and Marcus Garvey on the collective black experience in Chicago during the great Immigration are reviewed. The phenomena of ethnic prejudice and sweatshop conditions are interpreted in terms of the conservatism of Washington, the radicalism of DuBois, and the separatism of Garvey. 6p., Sf., lb.
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$42
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04820. ALLAN BAKKE AND REVERSE DISCRIMINATION. The development of the Bakke case is traced from the inception of the affirmative action programs in 1965 down to the recent historic decisions.The legal arguments on both sides of the case are considered in detail, and the pending outcome of the case is analyzed from the standpoint of intent to discriminate. 11p., 11f., 8b.
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$77
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04816. JOSEPH PRIEST, ENERGY FOR A TECHNOLOGICAL SOCIETY. A book critique. Discusses the dwindling supply of fossil fuels and alternative sources of enrrgy. The alternatives that are emphasized include electric energy, steam power, and nuclear power. 4p., 0f., 0b.
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$28
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04815. THE PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHIMPANZEES. A comparison of human development and chimpanzee development. The paper discusses the childhood and adolescence of chimpanzees; the social norms of chimpanzee society; a comparison of chimpanzee society with primitive human society; and a critique of studies conducted on the intellectual potential of chimps. 10p. 19f. 12b.
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$70
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04723. THE ROLES OF WOMEN IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY: T. MORRISON'S SULA. Summary and discussion of this novel, focusing on the characters of Sula and Nel as models of the independent and conformist Black woman. lOp., 13f., lb.
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$70
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04710. SLAVEOWNERS' FEAR TACTICS AND THE INTERNAL CONTRADICTION OF SLAVERY. Basic overview of how Southern slaveowners terrorized their slaves to keep them in line, how neither law nor practice could resolve whether the slave was a person or property. Sp., 4f., lb.
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$35
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04703. THE INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS. Very good biography of Frederick Douglass, concentrating on the earlier years, and presenting him as a model of the professional civil rights advocate. 11p., 8f., 3b.
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$77
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04701. WAS THOMAS JEFFERSON A.RACIST? Good, sophisticated discussion of Jefferson's public and private views on race: finds him in the forefront of public anti-slavery thought, yet affected by typical views on abilities of Blacks; not the worst racist of his time, but a racist by modern standards. 15p., 24f., 8b.
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$105
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04685. NOTES OF A NATIVE SON BY JAMES BALDWIN. Baldwin's collection of essays on American life, his own.upbringing, and the experiences he had in Europe, is reviewed as a social criticism of America. The socio-cultural hell of black America is discussed as a human failure. 7p., 7f., 2b.
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$49
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04684. NATIVE SON BY RICHARD WRIGHT. Wright's book is seen as a universal protest novel, a revelation of the fear and shame of a young black man who is dehumanized by his environment and finally destroyed by it. Sp., Of., Ob.
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04682. NATIVE SON BY RICHARD WRIGHT. Wright's use of images and psychological analysis in his novel of a young black murderer on the run is examined. The book is seen as transcending the mere murder novel to become a statement on racism, humanity and nature of black rage and frustration in American society. lOp., Of., lb.
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$70
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04681. STRANGER IN THE VILLAGE BY JAMES BALDWIN. The global perspective of the author in this short story of his experiences in a remote Swiss village are examined briefly. Baldwin's conclusions of America, racism and the relations of blacks and whites are summarized. 6p., Of., Ob.
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$42
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04680. TONI MORRISON'S SULA AND ITS ROLE MODELS FOR BLACK WOMEN. The two contrasting roles of the black woman in Morrison's novel are examined. Sula is wild and independent, and dies young, but Nel, who stays home, loses her man and outlives them all. Their two identities are seen as merging by the end of the novel. lOp., sf., lb.
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$70
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04550. REVERSE DISCRIMINATION AT UC DAVIS. Basic overview of the Bakke case challenging affirmative action admissions programs; studies previous court decision such as DeFunis to argue that minority admissions programs should be allowed. 6p., Sf., sb.
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$42
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04511. THE STREET BY ANN PETRY. Good summary of this book on the reality of Harlem in the '40s; a Black woman's path from hope to despair. 4p., Of., lb.
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$28
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04481. INEQUALITY IN EDUCATION: THE ROLE OF THE BLACK FAMILY AND BLACK CULTURE. Good treatment of the problems of Black children in schools, from Black perspective: overview of problems, how schools are stacked against Blacks, recommends special tutoring and funding, more Black culture in schools. lOp., 16f., Ob.
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$70
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04465. ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR. AND BARBARA JORDAN: A COMPARISON. Interesting comparison of two very distinct political styles in Black Congressmen: Powell the flamboyant fighter, Jordan the hard-working "accomplisher." 6p., 4f., 6b.
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$42
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04440. HOME TO HARLEM BY CLAUDE MCKAY. A review of McKay's novel of a young black man returning from the war and leading the fast life in the Harlem of the 1920's. 4p., Of., Ob.
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$28
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04433. BLACKNESS IN THREE PLAYS. Mostly discusses Shakespeare's Othello, also Bullin's The Electronic Nigger and Jones' Madheart. Othello tries to imitate white culture, the other two try to develop Black culture. 7p., Of., Ob.
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$49
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04431. "BLACK THUNDER" BY BONTEMPS. Book summary and review; a novel of a Black slave revolt written in 1936 which is found to be dramatic and well-rounded. 4 pages, 2 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source. 1,047 words.
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$28
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04387. HISTORY OF THE MOVEMENT OF BLACK MUSLINS IN AMERICA. Brief history, significance of the movement, organization, philosophy, rituals, education, obstacles the movement has encountered. Generally sympathetic. 16p., 30f., 7b.
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$112
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04375. EDUCATION AND THE SENSE OF COMMUNITY AMONG DEPRIVED MINORITIES. Overview of how the Black community has become underprivileged. The "back-handed" role of education in providing solidarity against the oppressor and in stimulating the desire to survive and grow. 15p., 38., 9b.
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$105
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04344. DISCRIMINATION AND THE LAW. Discusses four leading court cases in the area of equal protection under the law: Strauder, Plessey, Brown and Baake; the development of constitutional interpretation. 5p., 5f., Ob.
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$35
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04322. BLACK SKIN, WHITE MASKS BY FANON. Good sympathetic summary and review of Fanon's exploration of the stereotypes that whites and blacks hold of each other. 6p., Of., lb.
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$42
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04173. RACE AND VIOLENT CRIME. Good, well-argued discussion of the fact that Blacks make up most of the poor and most of the criminals; concentrates on relation between urban poverty and crime in Blacks and other groups, the need to alleviate poverty. 11p., 12f., 15b.
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$77
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04123. JAZZ, BLACKS AND RACISM. This research paper presents a good history of jazz, focusing on contribution of Blacks to jazz and how racism expressed itself in the music industry. African music, forerunners of jazz, phases of jazz music from the 20's to the 70's, discrimination against deserving young artists. KEYWORDS: jazz music african americans black musicians racial discrimination. 16 pages, 36 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources. 3,855 words.
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$112
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04120. "MY LIFE WITH MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR." BY CORETTA SCOTT KING. Book review, asking what the book contributes to American women's history. Mrs. King's problems found typical, her solution unique. 7 page, 0 footnotes, 0 bibliographic source.
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$49
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04092. BLACK PROTEST IN THE 1968 OLYMPICS. History of how Blacks protested discrimination at this time, in context of overall Black protest. 6 pages, 4 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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04085. SOCIO-ECONOMIC INFLUENCES ON BLACK UNEMPLOYMENT AND UNDEREMPLOYMENT. Thorough study of the causes of high Black unemployment, including: statistics; the economic theory of marginal productivity found untrue; the economic theory of dual labor markets found true; role of education, segregated housing and family structure in reinforcing Black unemployment. 27p., 20f., 15b.
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$133
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04054. NOTES OF A NATIVE SON BY JAMES BALDWIN. Book review and summary; the struggle of a young run in Harlem. 4p., OP.. Ob.
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$28
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04042. RACISM AND SEXISM. Very clever essay, examining the "natural history" of racism and sexism from primitive to modern times; general finding is that sexism is more widespread, racism is more cruel; both and every other form of injustice should, of course, be eliminated. 6p., 0f., 0b.
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$42
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03998. "BLACK RAGE" BY WILLIAM GRIER AND PRICE COBBS. Book review of this study by two Black psychiatrists; how discrimination creates trauma for Blacks. 3 pages, 1 footnote, 1 bibliographic source.
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$21
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03936. THE RURAL BACKGROUND AND THE URBAN EXPERIENCE OF TWO MINORITY GROUPS IN CHICAGO. Very thorough study of Black and Italian experiences in turn-of-the-century Chicago, specifically the relation between their previous social organization and the new. Settlement patterns, assimilation and discrimination, experiences in religion, employment, politics and voluntary associations. Finds that even though both groups suffered, Chicago offered more economic and political opportunities than Italy or the South. 26p., 51f., l4b.
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$133
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03932. SOUL ON ICE BY ELDRIDGE CLEAVER. Book review, written after his return from exile. The historical context of the book, the development of Cleaver's philosophy into "a holistic revolutionary framework." 5p., 2f., lb.
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$35
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03930. THE BLACK MUSLIMS: ORIGINS, DOCTRINES, AND ORGANIZATION. Thorough and objective history of the Muslins;, finds their appeal based on their self-reliance and self-respect. lOp., Of., 8b.
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$70
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03922. ECONOMIC HISTORY OF AMERICAN MINORITIES. Good examination of the relationship between the rise of American capitalism and social position of minorities. Slavery in relation to capitalism, white conquest of the land from Indians and Mexico. Strong leftist viewpoint. 13p. 22f. 7b.
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$91
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03835. CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN BLACK LITERATURE. The values of American blacks as found in modern American literature are analyzed. The works of Wright, Ellison and Baldwin are reviewed in terns of their treatment of black consciousness and social issues in general. A comprehensive and scholarly discussion of modern black literature. 10p., 27f., 16b.
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$84
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03820. SEXISM AND RACISM: A LINGUISTIC COMPARISON. Good analysis of how discrimination against these groups is revealed in language; Black language, and why women don't have separate speech; language and group identity; concludes discrimination too ingrained in structure of society to change. 13p., 31f., lOb.
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$91
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03814. MUMBO JUMBO BY ISHMAEL REED. Book review, concentrating on Reed's role in Black literature, and his celebration of dance and spontaneity in opposition to white rationalism. 6p., Of., Ob.
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$42
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03813. MUMBO JUMBO BY ISHMAEL REED. Sympathetic and subjective book review. Focuses on Reed's expression of Black Spirit. 6p., Of., Ob.
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$42
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03779. RELIGION AND THE FAMILY IN BALDWIN'S GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN. Analytic book review; focuses on role of religion for Baldwin's characters, finds example of new Black maturity in John's acceptance of religion without ulterior motives. 8p., Sf., lb.
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$56
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03771. TIME ON THE CROSS: A REVIEW. Good critical book review of this history that argues slavery was not as bad as supposed. Compares the book's arguments on the profitability of slavery with other treatments, concludes that slavery not very profitable and that book neglects important hardships in slave life. 13p., 18f., 12b.
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$91
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03747. WAS RECONSTRUCTION A FAILURE, AND WHY? Good discussion of the causes for Reconstruction's failure to break Southern white power: no land reform, color line, individualist opposition to government action. 8p., 9f., Ob.
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$56
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03727. THE SUPREME COURT AND RACE RELATIONS IN THE U. S. Brief history of the most important decisions, discussion of the Supreme Court's role in society, which is to legitimize opinion of educated middle-class. Sp., 8f., Ob.
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$35
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03725. MUMBO JUMBO BY ISHMAEL REED. Book review; summarizes Reed's satirical novel, approves highly of his sense of humor. Sp., 2f., Ob.
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$35
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03716. INTEGRATIONISM AND SEPARATISM IN BLACK THOUGHT 1865-1975; THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE AND BLACK ART. Two separate essays. First summarizes trends and philosophies of integrationists and separatists; second summarizes Harlem are movement of the twenties, discusses its influence on cultural separatism in Black art up to the present. 7p., Of., 4b.
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$49
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03618. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINORITIES. Thorough (but with some subjective comments) examination of inequalities in employment and socio-cultural opportunities generally; statistic s, definition of minorities, discussion of deprivation, attempts to aid the disadvantaged. Sp., Of tables. 24p., 19f., 29b.
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$133
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03514. PATTERNS IN THE CHANGING BLACK ROLE IN POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC LIFE IN THE AMERICAN CITY. Focuses on Cleveland, . Ohio. The two World Wars and the New Deal are seen as major factors creating greater Black population and potential political power. Sp., 18f., 11b.
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$35
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03508. LIGHT IN AUGUST BY WILLIAM FAULKNER. The is sue of racial environment is considered through it s reflection in the character of Joe Christmas; Faulkner's theories of racial "differences" is reviewed in terms of the tragedy of the black man. 8p., 10f., 7b.
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$56
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03406. THE ECONOMIC PROBLEMS OF BLACK AMERICANS 1865-1900. Good detailed examination of the kinds of economic choices (very limited) open to newly-freed Blacks, how white society combined to keep them on the lowest possible rung of the ladder. 11p., 16f., 7b.
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$77
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03390. BLACK ANTI-SEMITISM: INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ORIGINS. Very good study of political and economic. relations between Jews and Blacks; comparison of recent trends in Jewish and Black nationalisms. 8p., 8f., sb.
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$56
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03306. REVOLUTIONARY SUICIDE BY HUEY NEWTON - A review of Newton's book, detailing his life story, his radicalization, and his years with the Black Panthers before going into exile. 4p., Of.,,Ob.
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$28
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03296. GROWING UP IN HARLEM. Discusses Brown's Manchild in the Promised Land in terms of Carl Roger's psychological theory of 'self-actualization.' How one's concepts of one's self and attempts at self-examination influence one's life. 8p., 2b. (notes in text.)
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$56
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03180. ECONOMIC COOPERATIVES: AN EXAMPLE OF SOME PROBLEMS IN COLLECTIVE ACTION. Good discussion of the possibilities and problems posed by economic cooperatives as a means for Black rural self-development; discusses both economic and social issues that have arisen in decision making. 12p., 11f., sb.
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$84
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02484. BLACK CHILDREN IN WHITE INSTITUTIONS. Good presentation of the case that Black children are forced to do more poorly in school by subtle institutional bias in white-dominated educational systems. 14p.; 34f.; 21b.
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$98
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02479. ANALYSIS OF THE DETROIT RIOT OF 1967. Interesting analysis of the Detroit riots in terms of Smelser's theory of determinants of collective behavior. Most of the discussion is concerned with establishing that Detroit ghetto was structurally conducive to mass frustration. 11p., Of., Ob.
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$77
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02278. FREEING,THE SLAVES: THREE MAJOR APPROACHES. A well-organized introduction to the abolitionist, transcendentalist and colonizing theories of anti-slavery in the North. 5p., Of., Sb.
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$35
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02160. BLACKS IN CHILDREN'S LITERATURE. A scholarly sociological study comparing the characterization of blacks in works by Harris, (Uncle Remus) Twain, and three modern writers - Schecter, Sterne and Justus. The many changes in the role of the black in children's books are analyzed. 15p.; 19f.; 15b.
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$105
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02070. BLACK MUSIC -- JAZZ. History of the development of jazz, in context of Black history as a whole; "'Black music has always been 'radical' in the context of formal American culture. "' 8p., 17f., 7b.
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$56
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02067. PRAGMATISM IN CHINA: 1915-1921; A STUDY OF THE THOUGHT OF HU SHIH. A biographical sketch of Hu Shih and the development of his philosophy. Discusses the influences of Shih's life in America and his relationship with American educator John Dewey. includes an appendix on Shih's teachings. 14p. 30f. 22b.
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$98
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02065. THE FREE NEGRO IN THE UNITED STATES. Good survey of the political and social situation of free Negroes before the Civil War. lOp., 25f., lOb.
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$70
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02064. BLACK LIBERATION: ITS POTENTIAL AS A MASS MOVEMENT. Compares the Black struggle against racism, as of 1970, to Eric Hoffer's criteria for the development of mass movements. Finds that there is potential for a mass movement of Black liberation, but doctrine and leadership must emerge. Militant perspective. 19p., 26f., 7b.
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$133
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02063. BLACK NATIONALISM. General history of nationalism in Black consciousness; finds that nationalism is most apparent when status if Blacks the lowest. Militant conclusion. 8p., Sf., 13b.
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$56
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02015. BLACK MARITAL AND FAMILY PATTERNS. A discussion of the situation of.the poor black family in urban America. The influence of slavery on the black family and the matriarchal structure is analyzed, and the difficulty of establishing stable family life examined. Sp., Of., Ob.
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$35
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01986. "LETTER FROM BIRMINGHAM JAIL": AN ANALYSIS. An analysis of the rhetoric in M. L. King's famous letter; reviews the situation, King's defence of demonstrations and civil disobediance, his appeal to the sentiments of white moderates. 8p., Of., Ob.
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$56
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01942. IN A RACIST COUNTRY, THE TOTAL SOCIETY IS THE VICTIM. Committed essay which seeks to debunk exaggerated arguments of racists about Black inferiority, especially in regard to crime. Sp., Of., Ob.
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$35
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01919. A GEOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE OF THE BLACK GHETTO. A brief history of the ghetto; discusses how economics, racism and Black consciousness perpetuate the ghetto, also examines the prospects for change (which are found unlikely). 10p., 8f., Ob.
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$70
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01859. HISTORY OF THE BLACK SOLDIER IN THE UNITED STATES. Good survey of the experience of Blacks in American armies, from the Revolutionary War to Vietnam; very critical of low ratio of Black officers in modern army. Written before all volunteer army. 14p., 30f., 9b.
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$98
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01844. THE DEVELOPMENT OF SLAVERY IN THE SOUTHERN COLONIES. Brief historical overview, focusing on economic necessity and the ethnocentrism of the English settlers. 6p., 6f., 7b.
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$42
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01841. THE PASSING OF THE NOOSE. Very complete history of lunching in the post-Civil War South. Includes psychology of lynching, statistics, and the long fight by the NAACP and others to end lynching. 30p., 21f., 52.
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$133
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01828. BLACK PLAYERS BY C. AND R. MILNER. Book review; subject is pimps and prostitutes in San Francisco. Reviewer concludes that white anthropologists could not uncover essentials of underground culture. Sp., Of., Ob.
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$35
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01768. WOMEN'S LIBERATION AND GENETIC INFERIORITY IN BLACK PEOPLE: TWO DISCUSSIONS. Clever discussion of similarities in anti-women's lib arguments and Jensen's arguments on Black inferiority in intelligence. 8p., Of., Ob.
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$56
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01755. AMERICAN BLACK NOVELISTS. Brief general discussion of the development of the Black novel, concentrating on Wright, Ellison, and Baldwin: excellent annotated bibliography of surveys of Black literature; note on the methodology used in the annotated bibliography. 11p., Of., 15b.
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$77
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01720. AN OVERVIEW OF BLACK AND WHITE PREJUDICE IN EDUCATION SINCE 1954. Good discussion of political, philosophical and cultural problems of integrating schools; does not mention busing. 13p., 20f., 12b.
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$91
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01713. THE NARRATIVE OF WILLIAM W. BROWN. Good review, from Black perspective, of this book written by a runaway slave in the 1840s which exposes both the cruelty of the South and the hypocrisy of the North. 4p., Of., lb.
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$28
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01554. THE INSTRUCTION OF STANDARD ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION AND USAGE AT THE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL. Good study of the problem of children who speak "nonstandard Black Dialect." The regular features of this dialect, the problems it causes in school; very thorough discussion of the pros and cons of teaching regular English to these children at various levels or at all. 18p., 15f., 11b.
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$126
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01507. A HISTORY OF BLACK-INDIAN RELATIONS IN THE NEW WORLD. Thorough study of the relations between the two groups, including cooperation and Indian slave-holding in colonial times, differences in their situations, recent examples of political cooperation and prospects for fUture action. 22p., 29f., 14b.
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$133
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01389. THE COLONIZING FACTORS OF AMERICAN BLACK EDUCATION. Complete discussion of how formal and informal education oppress Blacks; tries to "go beyond" cycle of poverty analysis to show that Blacks are only educated enough to serve white culture. 19p., 37f., 21b.
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$133
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01317. NEW THOUGHTS ON THE RACE ISSUE. Review of Memmi's Colonizer and Colonized, Blauner's Racial Oppression in America, and Allen's Black Awakening in Capitalist America,; discussi |
