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The Philadelphia Negro: A Social Study and History of Pennsylvania's Black American Population; their Education, Environment and,Used
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W. E. B. Du Bois's groundbreaking social study of black Americans living in Philadelphia at the end of the 1800s remains an outstanding and thorough example of sociology.Using knowledge gained from research of black neighborhoods during his time at the University of Pennsylvania, Du Bois was determined to create an allembracing profile of urban black American society. Some three years of intensive research, interviews, and statistical gathering went into The Philadelphia Negro; it revealed endemic social prejudices and the abject poverty which many black Americans endured. The area studied was the Seventh Ward a borough of Philadelphia which included the impoverished black ghetto, the striving middleclasses, and even affluent whites.For Du Bois, the root causes of the social divide were ingrained negative perceptions towards black Americans, such as the notion that black workers are innately dishonest or indolent. Incidents of racial discrimination, whereby blacks in a line of business or seeking employ are turned aside on the basis of skin color, are numerous. More positively, the author unearthed multiple appraisals from those who had employed black workers some only as a last resort who became very impressed at their employee's diligence, ability and passion.Spanning the education, recreation, work, housing and environment conditions, and much more besides, The Philadelphia Negro remains a landmark text of sociology.
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- Q: What is the main focus of The Philadelphia Negro? A: The Philadelphia Negro is a sociological study by W. E. B. Du Bois that examines the lives of black Americans in Philadelphia during the late 1800s, focusing on aspects such as education, employment, and social conditions.
- Q: Who is the author of The Philadelphia Negro? A: The book is authored by W. E. B. Du Bois, a prominent sociologist and civil rights activist.
- Q: When was The Philadelphia Negro published? A: The Philadelphia Negro was published in 1899.
- Q: What kind of research did Du Bois conduct for this book? A: Du Bois conducted extensive research, including interviews and statistical analysis, to provide a comprehensive profile of urban black American society in Philadelphia.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in The Philadelphia Negro? A: Key themes include racial discrimination, social prejudices, poverty, education, and the economic conditions faced by black Americans.
- Q: Is The Philadelphia Negro still relevant today? A: Yes, The Philadelphia Negro remains a significant work in sociology and continues to be relevant in discussions about race, social justice, and urban studies.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition of The Philadelphia Negro have? A: This edition of The Philadelphia Negro is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in The Philadelphia Negro? A: The Philadelphia Negro contains 422 pages.
- Q: What category does The Philadelphia Negro fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Black & African Americans.
- Q: What condition is The Philadelphia Negro in? A: The Philadelphia Negro is sold as a new item.