Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-170) and index.
Summary
"Examining the works of Langston Hughes, Richard Wright, Malcolm X, and Barack Obama, Green portrays the intersecting experiences of generations of black men during the twentieth century both before and after the civil rights movement, revealing the impact of fatherlessness on racial and gender identity formation"--Provided by publisher.
Contents
Acknowledgements -- Introduction: Where are the black fathers? -- The meaning of Langston Hughes's father-and-son relationships -- Richard Wright's fathers and sons -- Malcolm X's declaration of independence from his fathers -- Barack Obama's dreams -- The sons return to Africa -- Conclusion: Contemporary African American fathers and communities.
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