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How Major Book Review Editors Stereotype Black Authors.

Authors :
Fikes, Robert
Source :
Journal of Blacks in Higher Education. Aut 2001 (33):110-113.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Suggests that mainstream book review editors, as well as book editors in the black press, reinforce the notion that blacks are experts on themselves and on little else. In recent years, most black-authored books publicized in the press have focused on racial themes or featured blacks in central roles. However, books by African Americans that are not about the black experience are plentiful. (SM)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1077-3711
Issue :
33
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ638551
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Descriptive