Black leadership for social change

Author(s)

• Gordon, Jacob U.

Bibliographic Information

Black leadership for social change

Jacob U. Gordon ; foreword by Samuel DuBois Cook

（Contributions in Afro-American and African studies, no. 200）

Greenwood Press, 2000

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [229]-238) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

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.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Samuel DuBois Cook Introduction Theorizing Black Leadership Defining Black Leadership Concepts in Black Leadership Toward a Theoretical Framework Foundations of Black Leadership Sources of Black Leadership The Beginnings of Black Leadership Black Leadership in the 19th Century: Before the War Black Leadership in the 19th Century: The Civil War and Its Aftermath Twentieth Century and Contemporary Black Leadership Social Movements and Black Leadership Black Leadership in Education Black Leadership in Corporate America Black Leadership in the Community Black Leadership in the Global Arena The Future of Black Leadership References Appendices Index

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Details

• NCID: BA50331320
• ISBN:
  • 0313313962
• LCCN: 99088483
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Westport, Conn.
• Pages/Volumes: xviii, 242 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : E185.615
  • DC21 : 303.3/4/08996073
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Afro-American leadership
  • LCSH : Social change -- United States
  • LCSH : Afro-Americans -- Politics and government
  • LCSH : Afro-Americans -- Social conditions
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA00109626