All Our Kin Strategies For Survival In A Black Community

by Stack, Carol B

• ISBN13: 9780061319822
• ISBN10: 0061319821
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780786722662
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1983-08-04
• Publisher: BASIC BOOKS
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All Our Kin: Strategies for Survival in a Black Community

ISBN: 9780061319822

About the Book

"All Our Kin: Strategies for Survival in a Black Community" is a landmark study that challenges the common misconception about poor families being unstable and disorganized. Written by Carol B. Stack, this book chronicles a young white woman's sojourn into The Flats, an African-American ghetto community. The study provides a detailed and insightful look into the social structures and survival strategies employed by families in this community.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and scholars in the fields of sociology, anthropology, and social work. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of poverty and community resilience. The book's findings have significant implications for social policy and urban anthropology, making it a crucial read for professionals and researchers in these fields.

History and Editions

The book was first published on August 4, 1983, by Basic Books. It has since become a foundational text in the study of urban anthropology and social policy. The book's insights into the kinship networks and mutual support systems within poor communities have been widely recognized and respected.

Author and Other Works

Carol B. Stack is a professor of women's studies and education at the University of California at Berkeley. She is the author of "All Our Kin" and numerous articles on poverty and social policy. Stack is also past president of the Society for Urban Anthropology and has received several prestigious fellowships, including Guggenheim, Rockefeller, and Russel Sage Fellowships.

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• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780061319822
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• Trade Paperback: ISBN-13: 9780061319822
• eBook: ISBN-13: 9780061319822 (The ebook for "All Our Kin: Strategies for Survival in a Black Community" is available right here on eCampus.com!)

Publication Details

• Publisher: Basic Books
• Publication Date: August 4, 1983
• Number of Pages: 192
• Language: English
• Item Weight: Not specified
• Dimensions: 5.05 x 7.95 x 0.85 inches

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Author Biography

Carol B. Stack is professor of women's studies and education at the University of California at Berkeley. The author of All Our Kin and numerous articles on poverty and social policy, she is also past president of the Society for Urban Anthropology. She was awarded the Prize for Critical Research in 1995 from the Society for the Anthropology of North America. She has received Guggenheim, Rockefeller, and Russel Sage Fellowships. She returns often to a home in North Carolina.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vii	(2)
Introduction	ix
1. The Flats	1	(21)
The Setting	1	(4)
The Research Scene	5	(6)
My Home Base	11	(11)
2. Black Urban Poor	22	(10)
Stereotypes Versus Reality	22	(5)
An Anthropological Approach	27	(5)
3. Swapping: "What Goes Round Comes Round"	32	(13)
The Obligation to Give	34	(6)
The Rhythm of Exchange	40	(3)
Social Networks	43	(2)
4. Personal Kindreds: "All Our Kin"	45	(17)
Motherhood	46	(4)
Fatherhood	50	(7)
Friendship	57	(5)
5. Child-Keeping: "Gimme a Little Sugar"	62	(28)
Statistical Patterns	68	(5)
Transactions in Parenthood	73	(17)
6. Domestic Networks: "Those You Count On"	90	(18)
Kin-Structured Local Networks	93	(1)
Residence and Domestic Organization	94	(1)
The Domestic Network of Magnolia and Calvin Waters	94	(11)
Generosity and Poverty	105	(3)
7. Women and Men: "I'm Not in Love with No Man Really"	108	(16)
Mothers and Fathers	109	(8)
Fathers and Children	117	(3)
Men and Mothers	120	(4)
8. Conclusion WRITTEN IN COLLABORATION WITH JOHN R. LOMBARDI	124	(9)
Appendix A: AFDC Case History Survey	133	(13)
Appendix B: Outline of Interview Topics	146	(9)
Notes	155	(5)
Bibliography: Literature Cited	160	(9)
Index	169