Race In North America by Audrey Smedley
Origin and Evolution of a Worldview
This comprehensive exploration delves into the historical and cultural construction of race in North America, examining how racial categories have evolved over time and their impact on society. The book traces the origins of racial thinking, highlighting the influence of European colonization and the transatlantic slave trade in shaping racial ideologies. It also discusses the social, economic, and political factors that have perpetuated racial inequalities and examines the role of science and pseudoscience in legitimizing racial hierarchies. Through a multidisciplinary lens, the work challenges readers to reconsider preconceived notions of race and its implications in contemporary society.
- Published
- 1993
- Nationality
- Unknown
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-450
- Original Language
- English
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