Includes bibliographical references (pages 356-376) and index.
Contents:
Preface : 'Africa in my head' -- 'Brightest Africa' in the early twentieth century -- Post-war America and the 'new Africa' -- From political to personal : white and black America confront a transformed continent -- Gendered American quests in 'timeless Africa' -- Africa cosmopolitan in the new millennium -- Conclusion : The in-between.
Summary:
A panoramic account of the role Africa has played in the American psyche, covering books, movies, music and more.
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