About this Book

A Companion to African-American Studies is an exciting and comprehensive re-appraisal of the history and future of African American studies.

• Contains original essays by expert contributors in the field of African-American Studies
• Creates a groundbreaking re-appraisal of the history and future of the field
• Includes a series of reflections from those who established African American Studies as a bona fide academic discipline
• Captures the dynamic interaction of African American Studies with other fields of inquiry.