Encyclopedia of the Harlem Renaissance (1ST ed.)

Marc Notes:
A compilation of information on all aspects of this creative, dynamic period, the Harlem Renaissance.;Includes bibliographical references and indexes.;v. 1. A-J -- v. 2. K-Y.;012-up.

Review Quotes:

"Provides in-depth essays on the life and works of major writers, artists, and musicians of the period... Comprehensive... Thorough and well-organized referencework... Recommended for all libraries." -- LibraryJournal
"Well written and cogent... A significant and usefuladdition to reference works on the Harlem Renaissance... Accessible to readers on multiple levels and recommended for high school, college, and public libraries." -- Booklist/RBB (starred review)
"the most well-rounded portrait of the movement availableon resource shelves... This outstanding guide is highlyrecommended for both public and academic libraries." -- Lawrence Looks at Books, Gale Reference Reviews
"Wintz and Finkelman's encyclopedia exceeds in power andscholarship all other reference works on the HarlemRenaissance... Coverage is broad, deep, and scholarly... Highly recommended. All collections." -- Choice
"Examining the political, economic, and social environment, as well as the artistic and cultural events of the Harlem Renaissance, these two volumes present some 625 entries, including essays on major writers, artists, and performers; discussions of creative works, especially those which had an impact on the development of the Harlem Renaissance." -- Reference and Research Book News
"The two-volume Encyclopedia is an invaluable resource that extensively documents the events, people, and importance of the Harlem Renaissance." -- AmericanReference Books Annual

Cary Wintz is a professor at Texas Southern University, and her past publications include African-AmericanPolitical Thought, 1890-1930: Washington, DuBois, Garvey, and Randolph. Paul Finkelman is a professor at the University of Tulsa School of Law. His past publications include Slavery and the Founders: Race and Liberty in theAge of Jefferson.

Review Citations:

• Library Journal 06/01/2004 pg. 182 (EAN 9781579583897, Hardcover)
• Library Journal 11/01/2004 pg. 122 (EAN 9781579583897, Hardcover)
• Booklist 12/15/2004 pg. 757 (EAN 9781579583897, Hardcover) - *Starred Review
• Booklist Editors Choice/Adult 01/15/2005 pg. 780 (EAN 9781579583897, Hardcover)
• Booklist Ed Choice Reference 01/01/2005 pg. 780 (EAN 9781579583897, Hardcover)
• Choice 03/01/2005 pg. 1194 (EAN 9781579583897, Hardcover)
• Rec Ref Bks for Small/Med Libr 01/01/2006 pg. 193 (EAN 9781579583897, Hardcover)
• American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2006 pg. 411 (EAN 9781579583897, Hardcover)