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Book SynopsisRace and racism are interconnected historically and in the modern world. This connection is related to changing social, political, and economic conditions that impact how we think of others and ourselves. Race and racism are also connected to biological discoveries that justify how we think of others and ourselves. The main focus of this book is the examination of these connections. It is argued that while both race and racism are social constructions, the justification for racism changed as the definition and attributes of races were modified to correspond with new developments in biology and genetics. Whereas biological discoveries are one side of this construction, changing social situations represent the other. That is, racism also responds to changing social, political, and economic conditions that alter its justification. In addition, scientific constructions of race are impacted by social factors that serve to direct the scientific disclosures on human diversity. These factors
Trade ReviewHutchinson's books are very worthwhile reads. She lucidly shows how Black Americans have struggled for centuries to be recognized and accepted in mainstream American society, a struggle thwarted but not defeated by racial oppression and discrimination. -- Michael E. Hodge, Morehouse College * Transforming Anthropology *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 Race and Racism Chapter 4 Early Prejudices Chapter 5 Race, Racism and Slavery in the United States Chapter 6 Race, Racism and Science I Chapter 7 Race, Racism, and Science II Chapter 8 Race, Racism, and Health in America Chapter 9 Scientific Statements on Race Chapter 10 Race, Racial Identities, and Racism Today Chapter 11 References Chapter 12 Author Biographical Sketch Chapter 13 Index
