{"product_id":"a-voice-from-the-south-9780486805634","title":"A Voice from the South","description":"A cornerstone of black feminist and political theory, this collection of essays focuses on racial progress and women's rights. \u003ci\u003eA Voice from the South, \u003c\/i\u003e written in 1892, is regarded as the first statement of black feminism. Despite their imprint of nineteenth-century social thought, these essays possess an urgent, modern tone, characterized by an emphasis on debate and a scintillating wit. Topics include the importance of women's education as well as African Americans' economic roles and their literary representation.\u003cbr\u003eA noted member of Washington, D. C.'s African American community, Anna Julia Cooper (1858 - 1964) rose to prominence as a leading scholar, educator, and activist at the end of the nineteenth century. Born into slavery, she was the fourth African American woman to earn a doctoral degree, receiving a PhD in history from the University of Paris-Sorbonne in 1924. This edition includes an informative Introduction to Cooper's life and work by Janet Neary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnna Julia Cooper (1858 - 1964), born into slavery, received a PhD in history from the University of Paris-Sorbonne in 1924 and was the fourth African American woman to earn a doctoral degree. A prominent member of Washington, D. C.'s African American community, she was a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.\u003cbr\u003eJanet Neary is an Assistant Professor of 19th Century African American Literature at Hunter College.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51580161851666,"sku":"9780486805634","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_63620258-444e-4246-8650-738b7bf76307.jpg?v=1756208518","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-voice-from-the-south-9780486805634","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}