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Africana Studies

Anthropology and Sociology

Africana Studies Categories: Africana Studies, Anthropology and Sociology, History and Biographies, Labor and Politics, Language and Culture, Literature and Poetry, Theatre, Art, and Film

Africana Studies Series: African American Life Series

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	Manipulating the Sacred Yorùbá Art, Ritual, and Resistance in Brazilian Candomblé By Mikelle S. Omari-Tunkara Published 2006 The first art historical study of Yoruba-descended African Brazilian religious art based on an author's long-term participation in and observation of private and public rituals. Price: $30.95s (Paper) Add to Cart \|\| More Info

	The Concept of Self A Study of Black Identity and Self-Esteem By Richard L. Allen Published 2001 The Concept of Self examines the historical basis for the widely misunderstood ideas of how African Americans think of themselves individually, and how they relate to being part of a group that has been subjected to challenges of their very humanity. Price: $39.95s (Cloth) Add to Cart \|\| More Info

	Walkin’ Over Medicine By Loudell F. Snow Published 1998 A cultural look at the traditional health beliefs and practices of African Americans. Price: $26.95s (Paper) Add to Cart \|\| More Info

	For Our Soul Ethiopian Jews in Israel By Teshome G. Wagaw Published 1993 Based on fieldwork conducted over several years, For Our Soul describes the ongoing process of adjustment and absorption that the Ethiopian Jewish immigrants, also known as Falasha or Beta Israel, have experienced in Israel. Price: $44.95s (Cloth) Add to Cart \|\| More Info

	Wings of Gauze Women of Color and the Experience of Health and Illness Edited by Barbara Bair and Susan E. Cayleff Published 1993 Wings of Gauze is a mulitdisciplinary anthology of original essays written about the experiences of women of color in the United States—African American, Hispanic American, Native American, and Southeast Asian American. Price: $24.95s (Paper) Add to Cart \|\| More Info

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1		Manipulating the Sacred Yorùbá Art, Ritual, and Resistance in Brazilian Candomblé By Mikelle S. Omari-Tunkara Published 2006 $30.95s (Paper) - 9780814328521 The first art historical study of Yoruba-descended African Brazilian religious art based on an author's long-term participation in and observation of private and public rituals. Add to Cart \|\| More Info
2		The Concept of Self A Study of Black Identity and Self-Esteem By Richard L. Allen Published 2001 $39.95s (Cloth) - 9780814328989 The Concept of Self examines the historical basis for the widely misunderstood ideas of how African Americans think of themselves individually, and how they relate to being part of a group that has been subjected to challenges of their very humanity. Add to Cart \|\| More Info
3		Walkin’ Over Medicine By Loudell F. Snow Published 1998 $26.95s (Paper) - 9780814327579 A cultural look at the traditional health beliefs and practices of African Americans. Add to Cart \|\| More Info
4		For Our Soul Ethiopian Jews in Israel By Teshome G. Wagaw Published 1993 $44.95s (Cloth) - 9780814324585 Based on fieldwork conducted over several years, For Our Soul describes the ongoing process of adjustment and absorption that the Ethiopian Jewish immigrants, also known as Falasha or Beta Israel, have experienced in Israel. Add to Cart \|\| More Info
5		Wings of Gauze Women of Color and the Experience of Health and Illness Edited by Barbara Bair and Susan E. Cayleff Published 1993 $24.95s (Paper) - 9780814323021 Wings of Gauze is a mulitdisciplinary anthology of original essays written about the experiences of women of color in the United States—African American, Hispanic American, Native American, and Southeast Asian American. Add to Cart \|\| More Info
6		Say Amen, Brother! Old-Time Negro Preaching By William H. Pipes Published 1992 $34.95s (Cloth) - 9780814323830 The original, unique type of black preaching in American existed during slavery. Although it has undergone changes, some of the original characteristics and manifestations are to be found, in varying degrees, today. Add to Cart \|\| More Info

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