Scholars Work to Refine Africa-Centered View of the Life and History of Black Americans.

Coughlin, Ellen K.

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ERIC Number: EJ361209

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1987

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Scholars Work to Refine Africa-Centered View of the Life and History of Black Americans.

Coughlin, Ellen K.

Chronicle of Higher Education, v34 n9 pA6-7,12 Oct 28 1987

Researchers of Black American culture argue that interpretations of their experience are skewed by academe's Western perspective, and are becoming champions of Afrocentricity. (MSE)

Descriptors: African Culture, Afrocentrism, Black Attitudes, Black Culture, Black History, Blacks, Educational Trends, Ethnocentrism, Higher Education, Trend Analysis

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General

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Language: English

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