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Author Ransaw, Theodore S., author

Title The art of being cool : the pursuit of black masculinity / Dr. Theodore S. Ransaw
Edition First edition
Published [United States] : African American Images, [2013]

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 178 pages)
Contents Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Foreword by Robert L. Green, Phd; Acknowledgments; Introduction: Better, Faster, Harder-Stronger; Chapter I: Race, Fear, and Economics; Chapter II: Black Males and Literacy; Chapter III: The Art of Being Cool; Chapter IV: Black Males and the School-to-Prison Pipeline; Chapter V: Black Males, Media and Myths; Chapter VI: Hip-Hop and Masculinity; Chapter VII: Hip-Hop Pedagogy; Chapter VIII: Black Male Privilege; Chapter IX: Black Grandfathers, Fathers, and Faith; Appendix; Elements of Style; Elements of Fatherhood; Elemental Education
Summary Addressing the challenges facing adolescent black males, this book analyzes and stresses the importance of identity development. It helps educators and parents understand the importance of cultivating a positive black male identity and how this overlooked aspect of childhood development impacts young adults. Solutions for finding a balance between academics and social activities are also provided
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Notes Print version record
Subject African American men -- Psychology
African American men -- Life skills guides
Masculinity.
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Ethnic Studies -- African American Studies.
African American men
African American men -- Psychology
Masculinity
Genre/Form Life skills guides
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781934155943
1934155942