Racism: A Short History

Princeton, New Jersey, Usa: Princeton University Press, 2015. Soft cover. Very Good. In Very Good Condition. A Gentle Read Copy. May Have Minor Wear/Tear to Edges and/or Corners. For More Information on Condition, Please See All Photos. Racism: A Short History is a book by George M. Fredrickson that traces the history and development of racist ideologies and practices in the Western world from the late Middle Ages to the present day. The book examines how racism emerged as a result of European expansionism, colonialism, and slavery, and how it evolved in different contexts and periods, such as the Enlightenment, the Romantic era, the American Civil War, the Nazi regime, and the apartheid system. The book also compares and contrasts the two main forms of Western racism: antisemitism and white supremacy, and analyzes their similarities and differences in terms of stereotypes, functions, and consequences. The book concludes with a discussion of the decline of overt racism in the twentieth century and the challenges of combating its subtle and persistent forms in the contemporary world. A concise and comprehensive overview of the history of racism, and it provides a valuable perspective on the origins, manifestations, and effects of this phenomenon. The book is also written in an accessible and engaging style, and it offers a rich and nuanced analysis of the complex and controversial topic of racism.