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Reversing Sail: A History Of The African Diaspora (Cambridge Studies On The African Diaspora)
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Beginning With Antiquity, Reversing Sail: A History Of The African Diaspora Captures The Essential Political, Cultural, Social, And Economic Developments That Shaped The Black Experience. In This Second Edition, Michael A. Gomez Updates The Text To Include The Most Recent Research On The African Diaspora. Continuing To Pay Particular Attention To The Lives Of The Working Classes, The Second Edition Expands Its Temporal Boundaries To Include Developments Into The Twentyfirst Century, As Well As Integrating Women And Feminist Perspectives More Thoroughly. It Also Widens The Geographical Span To Include Latin America, While Incorporating More On African Experiences In Europe, North Africa, And The Persian Gulf. Assessing The Impact Of Religion, Global Trade, Slavery And Resistance, And The Challenges Of Modernity, This Edition Further Connects The Experiences Of Africans And Their Descendants Over Time And Space, Attending To Both Convergences And Divergences, While Explaining How The Deep Past Informs Subsequent Developments.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Reversing Sail: A History of the African Diaspora'? A: The book explores the political, cultural, social, and economic developments that have shaped the African Diaspora from antiquity to the present, highlighting the experiences of the working classes and integrating women's perspectives.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Michael A. Gomez.
- Q: What editions are available for this book? A: This is the second edition of 'Reversing Sail', which has been updated to include recent research and broader geographical coverage.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 312 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Reversing Sail' published? A: The book was published on November 21, 2019.
- Q: Does this book include perspectives from women and feminist viewpoints? A: Yes, the second edition includes a more thorough integration of women and feminist perspectives.
- Q: What geographical areas does the book cover? A: The book expands its geographical span to include Latin America, as well as African experiences in Europe, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study as it includes recent research and is part of the Cambridge Studies on the African Diaspora.
- Q: What topics are addressed in 'Reversing Sail'? A: The book addresses topics such as religion, global trade, slavery, resistance, and the challenges of modernity affecting the African Diaspora.