| Harlem in the Twentieth Century Contributor(s): Mallory, Noreen (Author) |
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ISBN: 1596296518 ISBN-13: 9781596296510 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa) |
| Dewey: 974.710 |
| LCCN: 2011043443 |
| Series: American Heritage |
| Physical Information: 0.32" H x 6.34" W x 8.99" (0.48 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Locality - New York, N.Y. - Geographic Orientation - New York - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Topical - Black History |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Harlem is one of the best-known neighborhoods in the U.S., and it's also one of the nation's most vibrant cultural hubs. Though its reputation has been tarnished at times by economic depressions and crime, its loyal community has created a unique history and culture. Much of this history took place during the twentieth century, which included an influx African American residents, an unparalleled artistic, literary and musical movement known as the Harlem Renaissance, deteriorating economic conditions, and finally a thrilling resurgence. This new book presents the grand story of Harlem's twentieth century history as never before. |
Contributor Bio(s): Mallory, Noreen: - Noreen Mallory was born in Hartford, Connecticut, and grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has been a staff writer and editor for a number of newspapers in Philadelphia and Boston, and her articles have appeared in various other publications. She has also worked in television news at CNN in Atlanta and New York. She is a co-author of the book Urban Theory: Critical Thoughts in America and is a graduate of Harvard University. |