The Malcolm X Encyclopedia

About this book

Using the Nation of Islam as a vehicle but largely through his own dedication energy and intelligence Malcolm X became an indefatigable Black leader during the 1960s. This encyclopedic volume examines one of the most controversial and heroic leaders of the 20th century. Over 500 essays discuss how Malcolm X affected the world in which he lived and how the influence of people issues and events shaped his development as an international figure. With more than 70 contributors from black studies history political science sociology philosophy education journalism and psychology the encyclopedia combines the knowledge of a precise group of writers. Addressing a major social religious and political figure through their own disciplines these authors flesh out both the diversity and the complexity of the world that defined Malcolm X.