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When Alex Haley's book Roots was published by Doubleday in 1976, it became an immediate bestseller. The television series, broadcast by ABC in 1977, became the most popular miniseries of all time. This book looks at the importance, contradictions, and limitations of mass culture and examines how Roots pushed the boundaries of history.

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"Delmont builds his narrative from extensive archival research. His ability to describe these findings in an engaging style keeps the pages turning. Dramatic episodes come alive." Publishers Weekly

Table of Contents
List of Illustrations
Acknowledgments

Introduction
1. Before This Anger
2. The Gambia
3. Speaking Roots
4. Writing Roots
5. Producing Roots
6. Reading Roots
7. Watching Roots
8. A Troublesome Property
Conclusion

Notes
Bibliographic Essay
Index

Making Roots

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      Publisher University of California Press
      Published 2 August 2016
      ISBN-13 9780520291324
      978-0520291324
      ISBN-10 0520291328
      Also in:
      Social and cultural history Ethnic studies / Ethnicity

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      When Alex Haley's book Roots was published by Doubleday in 1976, it became an immediate bestseller. The television series, broadcast by ABC in 1977, became the most popular miniseries of all time. This book looks at the importance, contradictions, and limitations of mass culture and examines how Roots pushed the boundaries of history.

      Trade Review
      "Delmont builds his narrative from extensive archival research. His ability to describe these findings in an engaging style keeps the pages turning. Dramatic episodes come alive." Publishers Weekly

      Table of Contents
      List of Illustrations
      Acknowledgments

      Introduction
      1. Before This Anger
      2. The Gambia
      3. Speaking Roots
      4. Writing Roots
      5. Producing Roots
      6. Reading Roots
      7. Watching Roots
      8. A Troublesome Property
      Conclusion

      Notes
      Bibliographic Essay
      Index

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