The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Multiethnic American Literature: [5 volumes] - Hardcover

Emmanuel S. Nelson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 031333059X ISBN 13: 9780313330599

Publisher: Greenwood, 2005

Synopsis

While other works cover individual ethnic literary traditions, this encyclopedia is the first to offer a comprehensive introduction to the spectacularly diverse range of ethnic American writing. Included are more than 1100 alphabetically arranged entries by more than 300 scholars. While most of the entries are biographical, others cover genres, ethnic stereotypes, seminal works, significant places, major historical events, key pieces of legislation, and various other topics that are part of the context of multiethnic America literature. While some of the writers profiled have international reputations, others are emerging artists. The encyclopedia is accessible to students and general readers, and numerous illustrations enhance its appeal to a broad audience. The collaborative effort of more than 300 specialists working under the direction of distinguished scholar and editor Emmanuel S. Nelson, the encyclopedia also benefits from the guidance of an exceptional advisory board, including:; Kenneth J. Cerniglia; Roberta Fernandez; Thomas S. Gladsky; Guiyou Huang; Arnold Krupat; Paul Lauter; Ann R. Shapiro; And Loretta G. Woodard. Because American society is increasingly diverse, students need to understand and value the perspectives and experiences of different ethnic groups. Literature presents social history in capsule form, and this encyclopedia will be a crucial reference for high school students and teachers interested in understanding contemporary American society. Public libraries, especially those serving ethnic communities, will also welcome this valuable resource, as will colleges and universities.

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Review

"İA¨ny library that serves a population which has an interest in literature, whatever its ethnic status, would do well to have this handsome work on its shelves."-Reference Reviews

"İA¨ major resource on ethnic American writers from the Colonial era, to the present....Featuring well over 1000 entries, the work celebrates American cultual diversity in all its vastness, covering not only key writers but also works, genres, major events, and much more. İA¨ clearly organized and thoughtfully produced five-volume reference set that describes ethnic contributors to American literature....Recommended for high school. college, and larger public libraries."-Library Journal

"İV¨ery highly recommended staple for any college-level collection strong in literature. Over 300 specialists contribute to a reference which includes writers with both international reputations and local fame. Topic as well as author entries make it easy to cross-reference information for associative study, while listings blend biography and review of major works with critical analysis. to...contribute to Literature"-MBR Bookwatch - California Bookwatch

?[A]ny library that serves a population which has an interest in literature, whatever its ethnic status, would do well to have this handsome work on its shelves.?-Reference Reviews

?Unique to this set is its scope; it is the first reference work that aspires to provide a comprehensive sketch of American ethnic writing....This work is recommended without reservation for larger public libraries and academic libraries.?-Reference & User Services Quarterly

?This is a perfect resource for students (and librarians) who wish to find authors who are of a specific ethnicity. This is a good starting point for research, providing basic information and cross-references to related topics. This could be used by advanced junior high school students and certainly by all high school students, primarily in literature courses. Recommended.?-Library Media Connection

?[V]ery highly recommended staple for any college-level collection strong in literature. Over 300 specialists contribute to a reference which includes writers with both international reputations and local fame. Topic as well as author entries make it easy to cross-reference information for associative study, while listings blend biography and review of major works with critical analysis. to...contribute to Literature?-MBR Bookwatch - California Bookwatch

?[A] major resource on ethnic American writers from the Colonial era, to the present....Featuring well over 1000 entries, the work celebrates American cultual diversity in all its vastness, covering not only key writers but also works, genres, major events, and much more. [A] clearly organized and thoughtfully produced five-volume reference set that describes ethnic contributors to American literature....Recommended for high school. college, and larger public libraries.?-Library Journal

?Starred Review This wondefully wide-ranging and comprehensive set is unique in its breadth of coverage of the history, trends, and current directions of the nebulous category of writing in the U.S. called multicultural literature. Everything from influential works to prominent events and places in the sociopolitical history of America's ethnic groups is covered....[t]his is a fine contribution to the still-emerging and growing study of the widely varied multicultural literature of the U.S. Highly recommended for academic and public libraries.?-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin

?Truly multiethnic in scope, this encyclopedia assembles a wealth of information for libraries that are now peppered with numerous volumes devoted to a single ethnic literary tradition. More that 300 contributors provide authoritative information on concepts, major works, events, people, and publishers that represent the literatures and voices of the multiethnic American experience. Numerous entries focus on individual authors. Further readings and black-and-white images are included. Breadth and readability make this a wonderful resource for students and general readers alike.?-American Libraries

About the Author

Emmanuel S. Nelson is Professor of English at the State University of New York, College at Cortland. His many books include African American Dramatists: An A-to-Z Guide (2004), African American Authors, 1745-1945: A Bio-Bibliographical Critical Sourcebook (2000), and Contemporary African American Novelists: A Bio-Bibliographical Critical Sourcebook (1999), all available from Greenwood Press.

About this edition

• Publisher: Greenwood
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 031333059X
• ISBN 13: 9780313330599
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 2692
• Editor: Emmanuel S. Nelson