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Racially Writing The Republic: Racists, Race Rebels, And Transformations Of American Identity
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Racially Writing The Republic Investigates The Central Role Of Race In The Construction And Transformation Of American National Identity From The Revolutionary War Era To The Height Of The Civil Rights Movement. Drawing On Political Theory, American Studies, Critical Race Theory, And Gender Studies, The Contributors To This Collection Highlight The Assumptions Of White (And Often Male) Supremacy Underlying The Thought And Actions Of Major U.S. Political And Social Leaders. At The Same Time, They Examine How Nonwhite Writers And Activists Have Struggled Against Racism And For The Full Realization Of Americas Political Ideals. The Essays Are Arranged Chronologically By Subject, And, With One Exception, Each Essay Is Focused On A Single Figure, From George Washington To James Baldwin.The Contributors Analyze Thomas Jeffersons Legacy In Light Of His Sexual Relationship With His Slave, Sally Hemings; The Way That Samuel Gompers, The First President Of The American Federation Of Labor, Rallied His Organization Against Chinese Immigrant Workers; And The Eugenicist Origins Of The Earlytwentiethcentury Birthcontrol Movement Led By Margaret Sanger. They Draw Attention To The Writing Of Sarah Winnemucca, A Northern Piute And One Of The First Published Native American Authors; The Antilynching Activist Ida B. Wellsbarnett; The Filipino American Writer Carlos Bulosan; And The Playwright Lorraine Hansberry, Who Linked Civil Rights Struggles In The United States To Anticolonial Efforts Abroad. Other Figures Considered Include Alexis De Tocqueville And His Traveling Companion Gustave De Beaumont, Juan Nepomuceno Cortina (Who Fought Against Anglo American Expansion In What Is Now Texas), Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, And W. E. B. Du Bois. In The Afterword, George Lipsitz Reflects On U.S. Racial Politics Since 1965.Contributors. Bruce Baum, Cari M. Carpenter, Gary Gerstle, Duchess Harris, Catherine A. Holland, Allan Punzalan Isaac, Laura Janara, Ben Keppel, George Lipsitz, Gwendolyn Mink, Joel Olson, Dorothy Roberts, Patricia A. Schechter, John Kuo Wei Tchen, Jerry Thompson
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Racially Writing the Republic'? A: 'Racially Writing the Republic' investigates the role of race in shaping American national identity, examining historical perspectives from the Revolutionary War to the civil rights movement.
- Q: Who are some of the key contributors to this book? A: Key contributors include Bruce Baum, Cari M. Carpenter, Gary Gerstle, and George Lipsitz, among others, each providing unique insights on race in American history.
- Q: What topics are covered in the essays of this book? A: The essays cover various topics including the legacy of Thomas Jefferson, anti-lynching activism by Ida B. Wells-Barnett, and the writings of figures like Lorraine Hansberry and Carlos Bulosan.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Racially Writing the Republic'? A: 'Racially Writing the Republic' was published on July 29, 2009.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Racially Writing the Republic' have? A: The book contains a total of 344 pages.
- Q: Is 'Racially Writing the Republic' suitable for academic use? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic use, particularly in fields such as political theory, American studies, and critical race theory.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being offered? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring it is in excellent condition for readers.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations? A: Yes, 'Racially Writing the Republic' is an illustrated edition.
- Q: Can this book be useful for understanding contemporary racial politics? A: Yes, the afterword by George Lipsitz reflects on U.S. racial politics since 1965, making it relevant for understanding contemporary issues.