The Encyclopedia of Ethnic Groups In Hollywood

by James Robert Parish

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The Encyclopedia of Ethnic Groups in Hollywood is a comprehensive reference to the treatment and progress of five ethnic groups in the world's most visible industry. It explores and contrasts the various stereotypes propagated by television and the movies about African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, Jewish Americans, and Native Americans. Paralleling one another, the five detailed sections of the book include biographical entries on key actors, entertainers, and filmmakers, as well as topical entries on influential films, television shows, genres, themes, and ethnic stereotypes.

With more than 90 photographs, a bibliography, and an extensive index, The Encyclopedia of Ethnic Groups in Hollywood is an invaluable reference tool for students, researchers, special interest groups, and general readers, as well as a fascinating overview of the multicultural aspect of the history of Hollywood and American film/TV during the past century and up to the present.