Recent Books of Interest to African American Scholars

The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education regularly publishes a list of new books that may be of interest to our readers. The books included are on a wide variety of subjects and present many different points of view. The opinions expressed in these books do not necessarily reflect the views of the editorial board of JBHE. Click on any of the titles for more information or to purchase through Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, JBHE will earn a fraction of revenue from qualifying purchases.

Here are the latest selections:


The Cambridge Companion to the Black Body in American Literature

edited by Cherene Sherrard-Johnson
(Cambridge University Press)
     

The First African American Samurai

by Tyrone R. Aiken
(Archway Publishing)

The Last Plantation:
Racism and Resistance in the Halls of Congress

by James R. Jones
(Princeton University Press)
     

Marked Men:
Black Politicians and the Racialization of Scandal

by Nyron N. Crawford
(New York University Press)

Nephew:
A Memoir in 4-Part Harmony

by M.K. Asante
(Amistad)

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