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Recreation and Amusement Among Negroes in Washington D.C.: A Sociological Analysis of the Negro in an Urban Environment

Recreation and Amusement Among Negroes in Washington D.C.: A Sociological Analysis of the Negro in an Urban Environment

Jones, William Henry

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Black American StudiesGeneral SociologyRegional: Middle Atlantic

ISBN10: 1025941845
ISBN13: 9781025941844
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 262
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Recreation and Amusement Among Negroes in Washington D.C. is a pioneering sociological investigation into the leisure habits and social life of the African American community in the nation's capital during the 1920s. Author William Henry Jones provides a detailed analysis of how urbanization and the social climate of the era shaped the ways in which Black citizens engaged in amusement, sport, and community gathering.

The study examines various forms of recreation, ranging from commercial theaters and dance halls to church-led activities and family-based entertainment. By exploring the urban environment of Washington D.C., Jones highlights the cultural vitality and the systemic challenges faced by residents as they navigated social spaces. This work serves as an essential historical document for understanding the development of urban sociology and the evolution of African American social structures in the early 20th century.

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