The Idea Of Race

The Idea Of Race

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Author: Michael Banton
Binding: Hardback
Published: -

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

This seminal work in social science chronicles the historical evolution and conceptual foundations of race as a social construct. It meticulously uncovers the various intellectual traditions and societal forces that shaped understandings of human difference across centuries. The author presents a rigorous analysis of how the idea of race has been defined, redefined, and utilized in different cultural and political contexts. This academic text argues for a critical examination of racial categories, illustrating their fluid and often problematic nature. It offers an essential perspective for anyone seeking to comprehend the complex origins and enduring impact of racial thought.

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Description

Author: Michael Banton
Binding: Hardback
Published: -

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

This seminal work in social science chronicles the historical evolution and conceptual foundations of race as a social construct. It meticulously uncovers the various intellectual traditions and societal forces that shaped understandings of human difference across centuries. The author presents a rigorous analysis of how the idea of race has been defined, redefined, and utilized in different cultural and political contexts. This academic text argues for a critical examination of racial categories, illustrating their fluid and often problematic nature. It offers an essential perspective for anyone seeking to comprehend the complex origins and enduring impact of racial thought.