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Midlife And Older Women: Family Life, Work And Health in Jamaica,Used
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The definition and evolution of the categories of race and ethnicity have long been topics of debate among historians and scholars of social anthropology. This book examines how the meanings and values of race and ethnicity have been constructed historically and how they are represented symbolically, with particular focus on the Caribbean. Alleyne examines the historical development of these categories in Europe, in Asia and in Africa and then proceeds to an indepth analysis of the Caribbean, with a focus on Puerto Rico, Martinique and Jamaica as three different modalities of race and ethnicity and three different colonial systems. Through a unique approach grounded in linguistic, ethnographic and historic analysis, Alleyne draws on a wide array of evidence and ultimately opposes the widely held notion that racial antagonism against black people is the consequence of New World slavery in the period following the discovery of the Americas in the late fifteenth century. Of particular interest to the academic audience in the fields of history, linguistics, African American and ethnic studies, sociology, and anthropology, this book also appeals to general readers interested in issues of race, ethnicity and the historical experience of African and Africandescended peoples.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Midlife And Older Women: Family Life, Work And Health in Jamaica'? A: The book examines the historical construction and representation of race and ethnicity, particularly in the Caribbean, focusing on Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and Martinique.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Joan Rawlins.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on June 1, 2006.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Midlife And Older Women: Family Life, Work And Health in Jamaica'? A: The book contains 185 pages.
- Q: Is this book illustrated? A: Yes, this book is an illustrated edition.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in this book? A: Key themes include the historical development of race and ethnicity, colonial systems, and the experiences of African and African-descended peoples.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: The book appeals to academics in fields like history, sociology, and anthropology, as well as general readers interested in race and ethnicity issues.
- Q: Does this book provide a unique perspective on racial antagonism? A: Yes, it challenges the notion that racial antagonism against black people is solely a result of New World slavery.
- Q: In which category is this book classified? A: The book is classified under the category of Jamaica.