Title
Killers Of The Dream
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A Southern White Writer, Educator, And Activist, Lillian Smith (18971966) Spoke Out All Her Life Against Injustice. In Killers Of The Dream (1949), Her Most Influential Book, She Draws On Memories Of Her Childhood To Describe The Psychological And Moral Cost Of The Powerful, Contradictory Rules About Sin, Sex, And Segregationthe Intricate System Of Taboosthat Undergirded Southern Society.Published To Wide Controversy, It Became The Source (Acknowledged Or Unacknowledged) Of Much Of Our Thinking About Race Relations And Was For Many A Catalyst For The Civil Rights Movement. It Remains The Most Courageous, Insightful, And Eloquent Critique Of The Pre1960S South.I Began To See Racism And Its Rituals Of Segregation As A Symptom Of A Grave Illness, Smith Wrote. When People Think More Of Their Skin Color Than Of Their Souls, Something Has Happened To Them. Today, Readers Are Rediscovering In Smith'S Writings A Forceful Analysis Of The Dynamics Of Racism, As Well As Her Prophetic Understanding Of The Connections Between Racial And Sexual Oppression.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Killers of the Dream'? A: 'Killers of the Dream' primarily explores the psychological and moral implications of racism, segregation, and societal taboos in the Southern United States.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Killers of the Dream'? A: The author is Lillian Smith, a Southern writer, educator, and activist known for her outspoken views against injustice.
- Q: When was 'Killers of the Dream' published? A: 'Killers of the Dream' was originally published on July 17, 1994.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Killers of the Dream' is a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Killers of the Dream'? A: 'Killers of the Dream' contains 272 pages.
- Q: Is 'Killers of the Dream' a new book? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What category does 'Killers of the Dream' fall under? A: 'Killers of the Dream' is categorized under Social Sciences.
- Q: What is the significance of 'Killers of the Dream' in discussions about race relations? A: 'Killers of the Dream' is significant for its critical exploration of race relations and its impact on the civil rights movement, providing a courageous and insightful critique of the pre-1960s South.
- Q: What insights does Lillian Smith offer regarding racism? A: Lillian Smith offers a profound analysis of racism, viewing it as a symptom of a deeper societal illness, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing humanity beyond skin color.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of 'Killers of the Dream' that is being sold? A: Yes, the current offering is a reissue edition of 'Killers of the Dream'.