race: the history of an idea in america
second printing, 1963.
a seminal work that explores the evolution of racial theory in america, from its european origins to its impact on american literature and culture. first published in 1963, the book remains a critical resource for understanding the complex role of race in shaping american thought. gossett’s bold, comprehensive study traces the development of race theory through various historical periods, from colonial ideas of race to the pseudoscience of the 18th and 19th centuries, and the racial ideologies emerging during events like westward expansion, social darwinism,and world war i.
dallas: southern methodist university press. hardcover. book condition: near fine. jacket condition: slight shelf wear to tail of spine. unclipped ($6.95). fine. Item #689
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