Kniha Roots and Bridges Ainsley V Morrison

Roots and Bridges

A Jamaican and African American Historical Connection

Jazyk: Angličtina
Vazba: Brožovaná
Dostupnost: Skladem u dodavatele
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Content Overview:This book explores historical and cultural connections between Jamaicans and Africa...

Informace o knize

Jazyk
Angličtina
Vazba
Kniha - Brožovaná
Vydáno
2026
Stránek
162
EAN
9798241786722
Enbook ID
52753085
Hmotnost
227
Rozměry
152 x 229 x 9

Kompletní popis

Content Overview:
This book explores historical and cultural connections between Jamaicans and African Americans, tracing shared origins in West Africa, experiences through the transatlantic slave trade, and enduring cultural ties. It also examines possible links to ancient Israelites, drawing on historical theories, DNA evidence, and cultural traditions.
Chapters include:
Shared Histories and Questions of Identity

West African Origins

The Transatlantic Slave Trade

Cultural Memory and Double Consciousness
This thought-provoking work explores the historical and cultural connections between Jamaicans and African Americans, tracing shared origins in West Africa, experiences through the transatlantic slave trade, and enduring cultural ties. Drawing on historical research, cultural traditions, and identity theory, Morrison examines how these communities navigate questions of heritage and belonging, with intriguing reflections on links to ancient Israel.