Bodies Complexioned
Human Variation and Racism in Early Modern English Culture, c. 1600–1750
Skin-tones mattered in early modern England. Indexing health, social status, religious affiliation and national allegiance, they helped explain (away) poverty, colonialism, war and slavery. Drawing physical distinctions as a means to power has a complex history – one belying racism’s assumption that such distinctions are natural or timeless. -- .
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ISBN/EAN | 9781526163905 |
Auteur | Dawson, Mark |
Uitgever | Van Ditmar Boekenimport B.V. |
Taal | Engels |
Uitvoering | Paperback / gebrocheerd |
Pagina's | 280 |
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