The Encyclopedia of African American Society, an online reference work, has an excellent overview of theory in this discipline. You can connect to it by clicking the link below. Once connected, look for the entry in the Reader's Guide entitled, "Concepts and theories."
- Encyclopedia of African American Society
This two-volume reference seeks to capture the ways in which the tenets
and foundations of African American culture have given rise to today’s
society. Approaching the field from a “street level” perspective, these
two volumes cover topics of universal interest in America: rap music,
sports, television, cinema, racism, religion, literature, and much more.
The Encyclopedia of African American Society is also
the first comprehensive yet accessible reference set in this field to
give voice to the turbulent historical trends–slavery, segregation,
“separate but equal”–that are often ignored in favor of mere facts. This
is a definitive, reliable, and accessible entry point to learning the
basics about African American society.
More Sources
- Oxford African American Studies Center
The Oxford African American Studies Center combines the
authority of carefully edited reference works with sophisticated
technology to create the most comprehensive collection of scholarship
available online to focus on the lives and events which have shaped
African American and African history and culture.