The Conservation of Races - Brossura

Bois, W E Burghardt Du

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ISBN 10: 1636521738 ISBN 13: 9781636521732

Casa editrice: Black Legacy Press, 2025

Riassunto

The Conservation of Races by W. E. B. Du Bois is one of the foundational essays of African American intellectual history. Originally delivered as a speech before the American Negro Academy in 1897, this seminal work presents Du Bois's groundbreaking reflections on race, identity, and collective destiny.

In this essay, Du Bois challenges simplistic notions of racial difference and argues that race, far from being a mere biological category, is a spiritual and cultural force that shapes the progress of civilization. He calls for the preservation-or "conservation"-of the distinct gifts and contributions of African-descended peoples as essential to the advancement of humanity. Through his eloquent reasoning and moral clarity, Du Bois sets forth a vision of racial unity, self-determination, and intellectual pride that would inspire generations of Black thinkers and activists.

A cornerstone of Pan-African and sociological thought, The Conservation of Races remains a vital text for understanding Du Bois's philosophy of race and his lifelong commitment to equality and cultural integrity.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Black Legacy Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2025
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1636521738
• ISBN 13: 9781636521732
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 26
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile