Harlem in the twentieth century / Noreen Mallory.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mallory, Noreen.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

National Book Committee.

Social conditions.

History.

Harlem (New York, N.Y.)--History--20th century.

Harlem (New York, N.Y.).

Harlem (New York, N.Y.)--Social conditions--20th century.

New York (N.Y.)--History--20th century.

New York (N.Y.).

New York (N.Y.)--Social conditions--20th century.

Physical Description:

126 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Charleston, SC : History Press, 2011.

Summary:

Mallory, an east coast journalist, pays homage to the vibrant African American neighborhood and culture (music, food, faith) of New York's Harlem neighborhood--center of the Harlem Renaissance and many firsts. She notes how, despite changes, Harlem continues to attract the creative class and tourists. The book features period photographs of Harlem's history-makers and sites, as well as reference material. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Contents:

Harlem History Since 1900 11

The People of Harlem 35

Foods and Flavors of Harlem 87

Cultural Crusades: From Jazz to Hip-Hop 90

Faith and Religion in the Community 99

Tourists and Transitions 103

Harlem Now 110.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1596296518

9781596296510

OCLC:

757486563

Publisher Number:

99946418885