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01507. A History of Black-Indian Relations in the New World.

Thorough study of the relations between the two groups, including cooperation and Indian slave-holding in colonial times, differences in their situations, recent examples of political cooperation and prospects for fUture action. 22 pages, 29 footnotes, 14 bibliographic sources.

$133

01389. The Colonizing Factors of American Black Education.

Complete discussion of how formal and informal education oppress Blacks; tries to "go beyond" cycle of poverty analysis to show that Blacks are only educated enough to serve white culture. 19 pages, 37 footnotes, 21 bibliographic sources.

$133

01317. New Thoughts on the Race Issue.

Review of Memmi's Colonizer and Colonized, Blauner's Racial Oppression in America, and Allen's Black Awakening in Capitalist America,; discussion of internal colonialism. 6p., Of., Ob.

$42

01306. George Jackson.

Sympathetic biography, focusing on his political development, attitudes to the society that imprisoned him. No discussion of the controversy around his murder. 7p., 6f., Ob.

$49

01279. Harry Edwards' the Revolt of the Black Athletes.

Good critical book review, which takes Edwards tp task for inconsistency, over-generalization, name-calling and sexism, though admitting he calls attention to neglected problems. 4p., Of., Ob.

$28

01265. Cane and the Harlem Renaissance.

An evaluation of Toomer's book, Cane, and its role in the literary and social aspects of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920's. The importance of the work is stressed, its literary merit and its social context. It is praised for its realism in parts and criticized for its romanticism in others. 11p., lOf., 3b.

$77

01244. The Revolt of the Black Athletes.

Good paper on the emergence of militance among black athletes at the end of the 1960s. How and why they were treated like bodies with no brains. KEYWORDS: african americans athletes sports political activism militancy. 9 pages, 17 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources.

$63

01209. The Integration of Police Forces in the United States.

Very good study of all aspects of the question of Black policemen, beginning with the Civil Rights Movement and overview of ghetto problems, through the specifics of hiring and using Black police, with special report on the situation in Cleveland. 26 pages, 15 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.

$133

01207. Non-Standard Speech Patterns.

Good presentation of the argument that (Black dialects) non-standard speech patterns are just as regular and just as feasible for communication purposes as regular English, and that schools should be teaching kids how to translate between one pattern and another. 9 pages, 9 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.

$63

01182. Employment Discrimination Against Minorities.

Basic overview of the lack of minority persons in top jobs; statistic s on discrimination, attitudes; survey of actions taken to change situation. lOp., 9f., Ob.

$70

01154. "Expressive Language" by Leroi Jones.

The concepts of culture and linguistic dynamics in Jones' essay are reviewed, and the roots of social hierarchies, power and integrity in the black consciousness are related to his theories. 13 pages, 29 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.

$91

01133. The Moynihan Report.

A critical analysis of the Moynihan Report on the Black family in America. It argues that Moynihan was not sufficiently aware of his own biases. The argument is based upon the book by Rainwater and Yancey The Moynihan Report and the Politics of Controversy (1967). 15p.; Of.; lb.

$105

00990. W. E. B. Bu Bois: Spokesman for His Race.

Thoughtful and well-informed biography; good treatment of his speaking and writing style, his conflicts with B. Washington and Garvey, his movement towards Communism. 24 pages, 57 footnotes, 12 bibliographic sources.

$133

00983. Slave Insurrections Before the Civil War.

This term paper is a good study of Black attempts at self-determination, focusing on actions led by Gabriel Prosser, Denmark Vesey, and Nat Turner. 10 pages, 14 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources.

$70

00954. Can Blacks Achieve Equality Under Our System and the Way It Operates.

Survey of how American institutions keep Blacks in poverty and second class status, but no definite conclusion. 7p., Of., lOb.

$49

00934. Lincoln's Real Views on Slavery.

Interesting expose of the good and bad side of Lincoln's views on blacks and slavery; his negative feelings on social equality, his thoughts on settling blacks outside the country. 12 pages, 17 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.

$84

00887. Three Views of Ghetto Life.

Malcolm X compared to a conservative and a liberal white sociologist; neither of these can appreciate the reality of ghetto life. 4p., Of., Ob.

$28

00841. The Myth of John Henry.

The story of the steel-driving man is examined in light of its geographical, socio-economic and religious origins. 7p., Of., Ob.

$49

00799. Jensen and Intelligence.

A radical critique of A. Jensen's idea that intelligence is governed by heredity, with comparisons of three different critical articles. Society is racist now, and must be opposed. lOp., 13f., Ob.

$70

00784. The Anti-Slavery Impulse by Gilbert Barnes.

Book review; the subject is the abolitionist movement from 1830 to 1844. Religions motives of abolitionism, discussion of various interpretations of abolitionism. 4p., Of., Ob.

$28

00774. The Failure of Black Leadership as Seen in Ralph Ellison's the Invisible Man.

Book review, treating the novel as a comment on the failure of Garveyism, Communism, and other early Black movements. 7p., 9f., Ob.

$49

00671. How the Blacks Were Treated in the New Deal.

Survey of how the New Deal. programs affected Blacks; nothing was done specifically for Blacks, but economic recovery helped them somewhat. 4p., Of., Ob.

$28

00652. Clotel; Or, the President's Daughter.

Book review of this novel by a runaway slave, whose basic subject is sexual oppression of slaves. Sp., Of., Ob.

$35

00640. A History of Jazz.

The evolution of American Jazz is traced from its beginnings in New Orleans through Kansas City and Chicago to its current capital in New York. Key movements and personalities are mentioned and the scene brought up to date. 7 pages, 2 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.

$49

00499. Political Socialization & Its Relevance for Black People.

Covers basic idea of political socialization (how ideas are implanted in the young by school, family, etc.); the implications of this for integrationists and nationalists, which is that white society intends to use political socialization process to destroy nationalism in favor of integrationism. 9 pages, 7 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.

$63

00374. Racism in Organized Labor and the New Black Consciousness.

Emphatic denunciation of the racist practices of organized labor, focusing on lack of leadership even in "progressive" unions such as Ilgwu and UAW. Revolutionary conclusion, written about 1970. 18p., 32f., 20.

$126

00292. The Essence of Bigger Thomas.

Discussion of the hero of Richard Wright's Native Son; how he represents the Black man's struggle for existence in Wright's work. 8p., 6f., Sb.

$56

00152. "The Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison (A Review).

How American culture forces the black man to create his own identity through withdrawal from society. 3 pages, 0 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.

$21

00150. The Image of the Negro in Modern American Drama: Jones and Elder.

Surveys stereotypes of Blacks in American drama; discusses Leroi Jones and Lonne Elder's efforts to break this stereotype, but notes that these dramatists tend to stereotype whites. 6p., Of., Ob.

$42

00135. The History of the Negro.

Basic survey, concentrating on earliest settlers, slavery, and modern years; optimistic conclusion. 9 pages, 3 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.

$63

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53915. Attitude Change and Racial Discrimination.

This paper provides a very good overview of the psychological theories of attitude change, and their practical application to the problems of race discrimination in employment. How and why attitudes develop, theories of how they change, problems of attitudes in social situations and institutions, problems of trying to force attitude changes. 13 pages, 25 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources. 2,768 words.

$91

53832. Blues People by Leroi Jones.

A book review of a study of Anerica's blues music in the oppression of blacks; social and economic factors in the development of blues are analyzed, and musical trends described. 6 pages, 0 footnotes, 0 bibliographic sources.

$42

53830. The Self-Perpetuating Elements of Poverty.

Very good discussion of the "vicious cycle" of poverty; includes the standard family background, poor learning abilities arguments, but also stresses the idea that the characteristic "self-image" of the poor is perceived by others and becomes the basis for new rejection. 8 pages, 8 footnotes, 15 bibliographic sources.

$56

53798A. Economics of Black Prostitution.

Very interesting report of a white person's interviews of Black pimps and prostitutes in S.F. Bay Area. Prices, expenses, lifestyles, the prostitute as a small independent entrepreneur, whether the pimp is necessary, reasons women become prostitutes. 21 pages, 7 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.

$133

53794. Opportunities for Blacks in Retail Marketing.

8p., 24f., Ob. Marketing.

$56

53720. The Sociological Implications of the Blues.

A broad treatment of the problem of blues as a form of artistic expression. The social and emotional implications of the lyrics and styles of blues are examined, from rural blues to urban forms such as big bands, rhythm and blues, and rock forms. 11 pages, 12 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.

$77

53706. Duke Ellington: A Giant of Jazz.

A study of the life and work of the jazz composer and orchestra leader, assessing his contribution to jazz. The history of his bands and the development of his unique style are related, and key sidemen over the years are discussed. 9 pages, 13 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.

$63

53468. The Sociological Implications of the Blues.

11p., 12f., Sb. Music and Dance.

$77

53466. Duke Ellington: A Giant of Jazz.

9p., 13., Sb. Music and Dance.

$63

53427. Leroi Jones as Political Writer.

9 pages, 26 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources. See American Fiction since 1900, Section 14B.

$63

53427A. Psychology of Black Culture and Survival Techniques.

Black writer's view of how white society forces Blacks to "keep their cool;" how the attitudes of hustlers, Black Muslims, Panthers, blues and jazz musicians represent various facets of "survival techniques." 6p., 10f., Sb. 53427A.

$42

53426. Resisting Domination.

Good original Black Studies paper; discusses the question, is psychological or political- economic liberation more important? Finds that psychological approach may be better for youth and women struggles, but that political-economic more important for Blacks although both types of liberation are complementary, and mutually reinforcing. 8 pages, 12 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.

$56

53155. Afro-American Culture as an Alternative to Modern Industrial Society.

Clever essay covering the development of Black culture, its diversity, present political-economic situation, Black culture as a healthy and appealing alternative to white values. 9 pages, 29 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.

$63

53154. The Major Effects of Black Women in Literature During the Black Renaissance Period of the Twenties.

Good study, which covers the background of the Black literary Renaissance of the. 20's, summarizes the work of a number of Black women poets, playwrights and novelists, finds them more mature and more successful than is now remembered. 12 pages, 33 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.

$84

53139. How the Dehumanizing Process of Slavery Affects the Blacks Today Psychologically.

Argues that the suppressed rage of slavery is still an influence on Black protest today; the slave system, Black overdependence on whites, means of expressing anger. Sp., Sf., sb.

$35

52927. Appreciation of African Art Forms.

Good study of the development of modern Black art; African art, the slave period, development in the 20th century, art and recent Black consciousness. 9p., Of., Ob.

$63

52887. Understanding Racial Prejudice: The Search for Causes.

Good overview of various explanations of racism: historical, sociocultural, situational, psychodynamic and others; suggests that what children are taught is most important. 6 pages, 0 footnotes, 0 bibliographic sources.

$42

52876. The Black Man in Faulkner and Wright.

13p., Of., Ob. See American Fiction 1900 to Present, Section 14B.

$91

52750. A New Model Por the Study of Racism.

Critical review of Blauner's Racial Oppression in America; reviewer takes militant Marxist viewpoint, accepts Blauner as far as he agrees with it, criticizes him to the extent he does not. 6p., 11f., Ob.

$42

52749. Black Bourgeoisie by Franklin Frazier.

Book review and summary; some criticism of Frazier, but basically approves his thesis that Black bourgeoisie is self-deluded in imitation of whites. 6 pages, 0 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.

$42

52736. Expanding Black Consciousness.

Good but subjective history of the civil rights movement from Rosa Parks to Angela Davis, focusing on development of militancy in recent years. lOp., 10f., 6b.

$70

52709. Cooking Practices Among Lower-Income Blacks.

Interesting discussion and study of the fact that Blacks tend to eat more fatty and starchy foods; written by (obviously white) social work student who wants Blacks to have improved diets without hurting their pride. 6p., Sf., Ob.

$42

52690. Muhammad Speaks.

An examination of the Black Muslim newspaper, including history, content, influence, and its role as a source of cohesion in the Black community. 6p., Of., Ob

$42

52627A. Black English.

This study traces the historical development of Black English from its African origins. The characteristics of such offshoots as the Gullah and Creole dialects is discussed, and the survival of Black English is seen as an assimilation process. 6 pages, 4 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.

$42

52615. Stampp's the Peculiar Institution.

Good book review of this study that argues that slavery was primarily a means of controlling and exploiting labor. 6p., Of., Ob.

$42

52410. Walton's Zbc:1994.

Book review, of a proposal (by a Black geographer) for ending racial problems in America by a large-scale re-education and restructuring program to distribute Blacks evenly throughout the jobs and areas of the nation. 4p., Of., Ob.

$28

52335. The Human Side of Afro-American History.

Good sympathetic review of this anthology of selections on Black history, edited by Branson and France. lOp., 6f., lb.

$70

52293. Shockley and Eugenics.

Good blast at racism is contained in this paper, which gives a good survey of the development of eugenic s ( and its relations to racism) in early 20th Cent., a thorough criticism of Shockley views on heredity and intelligence. lOp., 17f., 8b.

$70

52252. The Congress of Racial Equality.

Analysis of the effectiveness of this civil rights group, concentrating on its changes in orientation to meet the needs of the tine. 6p., Sf., Ob.

$42

52109. San Francisco High Schools and the Black Students.

A look at how rules, regulations and peer expectations effect the black student in the San Francisco Public High School system, seen from a black liberal standpoint. 8 pages, 4 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.

$56

52096. Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison.

8p., 12f., lb. See American Fiction 1900 to Present, Section 14B.

$56

52091. Jan Earnst Matzeliger: Black Inventor.

Biography of this inventor of a revolutionary shoe making machine;, how he was ripped off, plus discussion of Black condition in general. 7 pages, 19 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.

$49

51970. Exploitation Through the "New" Black Films.

How films such as Shaft and Superfly exploit Blacks by holding up false images. 8p., Of., 7b.

$56

51947. Frederick Douglass.

Book review of his Autobiography; reviewer also analyzes slave society and discusses the further development of racism. Sp., Of., Ob.

$35

51921. Racial Conflict and Racism and the Class Struggle.

Two brief book reviews of these works by G. Marx and Boggs respectively; the subject is the problem of racism and social change. 6p., Of., Ob.

$42

51775. Black Bourgeoisie by Franklin Frazier.

Book review and summary; the subject is how the Black middle-class is alienated from both white and Black society and cannot bring about social change. Sp., Of., Ob.

$35

51754. Justice Harlan's Dissent in Plessey vs. Ferguson.

Good discussion of the issues raised by Harlan's dissent from the decision that legalized segregation in 1896; the source of the quote "Our Constitution is color-blind," Harlan foreshadowed the Warren Court but would also seem to disallow affirmative action. 6p., Of., Ob.

$42

51645. Effects of Post-Civil War Reconstruction on Education in New Orleans.

Study of what happened when carpetbaggers tried to push integrated schools in New Orleans after the defeat of the South; both whites and high-status Blacks refused to attend. 6 pages, 7 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.

$42

51580. Can Racism Be Eliminated.

Good discussion of the interrelation between individual and institutional racism, focusing on the latter; doubts that either integrationist or separatist strategy can eliminate racism. 13p., 16f., lOb.

$91

20100. Academic Writers.

Academic writers are wanted. Seeking experienced business and finance writers.

16136. The Black Colleges as Products of the Doctrine of "Separate but Equal."

A high-quality, thoughtful analysis of the development of a separate system of higher education for Blacks as a response to discrimination and segregation throughout society. Good use of sources. Sp., 9f., 7b.

$35

16128. The New Negro and Black Voices.

A comparison of Alain Locke's 1925 anthology of black literature and Abraham Chapman's 1968 collection of black writings, regarding old and new psychology among black writers and the failure of America's promise. 6p., Of., Ob.

$42

16102. Blacks During Reconstruction.

This essay offers bitter criticism of the federal government's abandonment of the blacks after the Civil War; how the South rose again, and how ugly it was when seen from underneath. 4 pages, 11 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.

$28

16025. A Review of the Black Panther Party.

Good objective history of the Black Panthers including the reasons for their original program, police repression, splits and controversies. Discussion of some statements by Huey Newton as to what he perceived of the party's future. 9 pages, 10 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.

$63

16023. Shockley on Race and Intelligence.

5p., Of., Ob. See Anthropology, Section 1.

$35

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