Afro-Atlantic dialogues : anthropology in the diaspora / edited by Kevin A. Yelvington.

Other author Yelvington, Kevin A., 1960-
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoSanta Fe : School of American Research Press ; Oxford : James Currey, 2006.
Descriptionxii, 501 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

Variant title Afro-Atlantic dialogs
SeriesSchool of American Research advanced seminar series
School of American Research advanced seminar series. ^A68013
Contents Introduction / Kevin A. Yelvington -- The invention of Africa in Latin America and the Caribbean : political discourse and anthropological praxis, 1920-1940 / Kevin A. Yelvington -- Seaming connections : artworlds of the African diaspora / Sally Price -- On the miracle of Creolization / Richard Price -- The "new world" surrounds an ocean : theorizing the live dialogue between African and African American cultures / J. Lorand Matory -- "Important truths" and "pernicious follies" : texts, covenants, and the Anabaptist church of Jamaica / John W. Pulis -- "My mother dem nyus to plan' reis" : reflections on Gullah/Geechee Creole communication, connections, and the construction of cultural identity / Joko Sengova -- African diaspora archaeology in dialogue / Theresa A. Singleton -- Manhattan Africans : contradiction, continuity, and authenticity in a colonial heritage / Sabiyha Robin Prince -- Collecting Puerto Ricans / Arlene Torres -- Understanding "Africa" and "blackness" in Colombia : music and the politics of culture / Peter Wade -- Commentary : building on a rehistoricized anthropology of the Afro-Atlantic / Faye V. Harrison.
Local noteLittle-305131061039W
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 399-489) and index.
LCCN 2005018107
ISBN193061845X (cl : alk. paper)
ISBN1930618468 (pa : alk. paper)
ISBN9781930618459