Black Camelot : African-American culture heroes in their times, 1960-1980 / William L. Van Deburg.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Van Deburg, William L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

African Americans--Social life and customs.

African Americans.

Heroes--United States--History--20th century.

Heroes.

Popular culture--United States--History--20th century.

Popular culture.

African Americans--Race identity.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (x, 300 p.)

Edition:

1999th ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago, Ill. : University of Chicago Press, 1997.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In the wake of the Kennedy era, a new kind of ethnic hero emerged within African-American popular culture. Uniquely suited to the times, burgeoning pop icons projected the values and beliefs of the Civil Rights and Black Power movements, and reflected both the possibility and the actuality of a rapidly changing American landscape. In Black Camelot, William Van Deburg examines the dynamic rise of these new black champions, the social and historical contexts in which they flourished, and their powerful impact on the African-American community. "Van Deburg manages the enviable feat of writing with flair within a standardized academic framework, covering politics, social issues and entertainment with equal aplomb."-Jonathan Pearl, Jazz Times "[A] fascinating, thorough account of how African-American icons of the 1960's and '70's have changed the course of American history. . . . An in-depth, even-tempered analysis. . . . Van Deburg's witty, lively and always grounded style entertains while it instructs."-Publishers Weekly

Contents:

Front matter

CONTENTS

PREFACE

INTRODUCTION. Of Kings, Kennedys, and Culture Heroes

CHAPTER ONE. The Black Hero's History and Humanity

CHAPTER TWO. Championing the 1960's Cultural Revo

CHAPTER THREE. Sports Superstars

CHAPTER FOUR. Heroic Hustlers and Daring Detectives

CHAPTER FIVE. Black Musical Mediators as Culture Heroes

CONCLUSION. Black Camelot Found and Lost

Notes

Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [249]-291) and index.

ISBN:

9786611430542

9781281430540

1281430544

9780226847184

0226847187

OCLC:

476227878