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Name: Race in North America
Author: Audrey Smedley

📘 Race in North America by Audrey Smedley

In this sweeping work, historian Audrey Smedley traces the idea of race for more than three centuries, showing that 'race' is a cultural invention rooted in folk classifications and rationalization for inequality. The second edition includes new material and expanded coverage of the 19th and 20th centuries, including the role of science in preserving race ideology through IQ tests and the rise of Nazi race ideology. The book provides a comprehensive look at race relations and awareness in North America.

First publish date: 1993

Genre: History/Modern History

Authors: Audrey Smedley

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