Miscegenation: The Theory of the Blending of the Races, Applied to the American White Man and Negro (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

David G. Croly

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1528277643 ISBN 13: 9781528277648

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Exploring the stubborn question of race, this book surveys the theory of blending the races and what it might mean for American society.

This volume gathers discussions from the 19th century about miscegenation, unity among all peoples, and the idea that contact between races could influence culture, power, and civilization. It pairs historical examples with public debate, including how mixed heritage was viewed in the era of slavery, war, and reconstruction, and it weighs claims about who benefits from close interracial relationships.

• Examines the premise that different races can influence one another’s strengths and social dynamics.
• Cites opinions and poetry of the period to illustrate shifting attitudes toward race and national identity.
• Looks at how contemporary events shaped talk of unity, equality, and reform.
• Offers a historical lens on how race mixing was discussed as a force in politics, society, and culture.

Ideal for readers of history, social theory, and Civil War–era debates about race, nation, and belonging.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1528277643
• ISBN 13: 9781528277648
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 76