{"product_id":"african-americans-and-us-popular-culture-9780415275279","title":"African Americans and US Popular Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Kevern Verney\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Routledge\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: United States - 20Th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume is an authoritative introduction to the history of African Americans in US popular culture, examining its development from the early nineteenth century to the present. Kevern Verney examines: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* the role and significance of race in all major forms of popular culture, including sport, film, television, radio and music\u003cbr\u003e* how the entertainment industry has encouraged racism through misrepresentations and caricatured images of African Americans.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfrican Americans have made a unique contribution to the richness and diversity of US popular culture. Rooted in African society and traditions, black slaves in America created a dynamic culture which continues to evolve. Present day hip-hop and rap music are still shaped by the historical experience of slavery and the ongoing will to oppose oppression and racism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAny student of African-American history or cultural studies will find this a fascinating and highly useful book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46929492050071,"sku":"9780415275279","price":10902.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780415275279.webp?v=1771600094","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/african-americans-and-us-popular-culture-9780415275279","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}