American Book Awards
1 appearances
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Edition 8 (1987) Winner
Cynthia Stokes Brown
シンシア・ストークス・ブラウン
Cynthia Stokes Brown
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1938-03-20
- Died
- 2017-10-15 （Berkeley, California, United States） age 79
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Berkeley, California → Northeast Brazil (Peace Corps)
Career
- Occupations
- educator, historian, author, professor
- Active Years
- 1960-2017
- Affiliations
- Dominican University of California, International Big History Association (founding board member)
- Memberships
- International Big History Association (IBHA)
- Influenced By
- David Christian, Paulo Freire
- Influenced
- Educators and students who adopted Big History in curricula
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | Undergraduate (History) | Department of History | BA | — | United States |
| Johns Hopkins University | Graduate (History of Education) | History of Education | M.A.T. | — | United States |
| Johns Hopkins University | Graduate (History of Education) | History of Education | Ph.D. | — | United States |
Duke University
Undergraduate (History)
/ Department of History
Degree:
BA
Country:
United States
Graduated summa cum laude
Johns Hopkins University
Graduate (History of Education)
/ History of Education
Degree:
M.A.T.
Country:
United States
Received fellowships from the American Association of University Women and the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation
Johns Hopkins University
Graduate (History of Education)
/ History of Education
Degree:
Ph.D.
Country:
United States
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | American Book Award | Ready From Within: Septima Clark and the Civil Rights Movement | — | Before Columbus Foundation | 受賞 |
American Book Award
1987
Work:
Ready From Within: Septima Clark and the Civil Rights Movement
Organization:
Before Columbus Foundation
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Big History: From the Big Bang to the Present
2007 Non-fiction / World history / SynthesisAn integrated account of history from the Big Bang to the present, written for general readers to convey our common humanity and connections to the natural world.
Big Historycosmic historyhuman interconnectedness
Big History, Small World: From the Big Bang to You
2017 Non-fiction / EducationalA shorter, accessible presentation of Big History aimed at students and general audiences to convey the broad narrative.
educationintroductory synthesiscosmos and humanity
Ready From Within: Septima Clark and the Civil Rights Movement
1986 Non-fiction / Biography / Civil RightsA biography of Septima Clark that emphasizes the role of education in the civil rights movement and grassroots organizing.
civil rightseducationbiography
Literacy in 30 Hours: Paulo Freire's Process in Northeast Brazil
1975 Non-fiction / EducationAn account of Paulo Freire's literacy methods based on experience in Northeast Brazil, presenting practical approaches to literacy education.
literacyFreirean pedagogyinternational education
Bibliography
- Big History: From the Big Bang to the Present (2007)
- Big History, Small World: From the Big Bang to You (2017)
- Refusing Racism: White Allies and the Struggle for Civil Rights (2001)
- Connecting With the Past: History Workshop in Middle and High Schools (1994)
- Like It Was: A Complete Guide to Writing Oral History (1988)
- Ready From Within: Septima Clark and the Civil Rights Movement (1986)
- Literacy in 30 Hours: Paulo Freire's Process in Northeast Brazil (1975)
Adaptations
- Journey of the Universe (educational series / related)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- plain, non-academic proseeducational, explanatory tone
- Recurring Motifs
- integrative perspective of Big Historyhuman commonality and connection to natureeducation and civic engagement
Health
-
pancreatic cancerDied at home in October 2017, surrounded by family
Legacy
A pioneer in bringing Big History into education, Brown influenced curricula by presenting an integrated narrative from the Big Bang to the present for general audiences. Her work contributed to making Big History a required course at Dominican University and shaped pedagogical approaches.
Academic Societies
- International Big History Association (IBHA)
Archives
- Dominican University faculty archives
Quotes
-
I told the whole story from the Big Bang to the present in simple, non-academic language to convey our common humanity and our connection to every other part of the natural world.
Source: Big History (author introduction / book) (2007)
Trivia
- Served two years in Northeast Brazil with the Peace Corps and worked in education.
- Directed the single-subject credential program at Dominican University of California and taught there for many years.
- Won the American Book Award in 1987 for Ready From Within.
- Was a founding board member of the International Big History Association.