Contemporary Black Biography: Profiles From The International Black Community (Contemporary Black Biography) Volume 55 - Hardcover
Each volume of Contemporary Black Biography contains at least 65 full-length biographies written in an easy-to-follow prose style, ranging from 2 to 4 pages each. Arranged alphabetically, entries are divided by subheads for quick scanning. Sections cover:
- Portrait (as available)
- Date and place of birth
- Educational background
- Address
- Career data
- Memberships
- Awards received
- Detailed prose essay
- Complete source citations
Contemporary Black Biography is not limited to coverage of only notable black Americans, nor is it restricted by a manufactured definition of contemporary. Its multinational coverage spans this century and includes rising personalities as well as groundbreakers and newsmakers in a variety of fields.
Contemporary Black Biography includes four cumulative indexes:
- Nationality: While concentrating on U.S. figures, this title also covers important personalities from other countries. Find them listed by nationality here.
- Occupation: Editors focus on biographies not typically found in other sources — an eclectic blend of well-known and well-respected educators, physicians, politicians, activists, writers, clergy, military leaders, attorneys, as well as members of the more glamorous occupations such as athletes, fashion models and actors
- Subjects: Events, places and organizations 01
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- PublisherGale Research Inc
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 0787679275
- ISBN 13 9780787679279
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages288
- EditorPamela M. Kalte
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