The Yoruba diaspora in the Atlantic world /

This innovative anthology focuses on the enslavement, middle passage, American experience, and return to Africa of a single cultural group, the Yoruba. Moving beyond descriptions of generic African experiences, this anthology will allow students to trace the experiences of one cultural group through...

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Other Authors: Falola, Toyin, Childs, Matt D., 1970-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Bloomington : Indiana University Press, ©2004.
Series:Blacks in the diaspora.
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Online Access: Full text (Emmanuel users only)
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Summary:This innovative anthology focuses on the enslavement, middle passage, American experience, and return to Africa of a single cultural group, the Yoruba. Moving beyond descriptions of generic African experiences, this anthology will allow students to trace the experiences of one cultural group throughout the cycle of the slave experience in the Americas. The 19 essays, employing a variety of disciplinary perspectives, provide a detailed study of how the Yoruba were integrated into the Atlantic world through.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 455 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780253003010
0253003016
9780253344588
0253344581
9780253217165
0253217164
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.