Keywords for African American Studies

This book highlights essential terms and interdisciplinary research in African American Studies, exploring historical and contemporary issues related to race and culture.

This volume introduces essential terms and interdisciplinary research that shape the field of African American Studies. As one of the longest-standing interdisciplinary fields, it has established a foundation for critically examining issues of race, ethnicity, and culture both within academic circles and in broader societal discussions. For the first time, key concepts are compiled, highlighting their historical significance and ongoing relevance in today's context.

The book delves into a wide range of topics, including slavery, colonialism, prison expansion, sexuality, gender, feminism, war, and popular culture. Keywords for African American Studies reflects the remarkable diversity that defines this field. The contributors, a distinguished group from both the social sciences and the humanities, bring a wealth of knowledge and perspectives to the keywords presented in this volume.

By linking historical contexts of Black knowledge production to contemporary issues surrounding race, gender, class, and sexuality, Keywords for African American Studies serves as a vital resource. It not only showcases the depth of scholarly inquiry into Black life in the United States but also offers a framework for how this scholarship can engage with the pressing challenges of our time.