This vintage book contains W. E. B. Du Bois' 1903 work, "The Souls of Black Folk". A classic work of American history and sociology, it constitutes a seminal piece of African-American literary history. It contains essays chiefly on the subject of race and is based on the author's own experiences as an African-American in the late nineteenth century. "The Souls of Black Folk" is a seminal early work in the field of sociology and is highly recommended for those with an interest in American history. Contents include: "The Forethought", "Of Our Spiritual Strivings", "Of the Dawn of Freedom", "Of Mr. Booker T. Washington and Others", "Of the Meaning of Progress", "Of the Wings of Atalanta", "Of the Training of Black Men", "Of the Black Belt", "Of the Quest of the Golden Fleece", "Of the Sons of Master and Man", "Of the Faith of the Fathers", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.
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black & white illustrations
Maße
Höhe: 216 mm
Breite: 140 mm
Dicke: 10 mm
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ISBN-13
978-1-4465-0118-4 (9781446501184)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
W. E. B. Du Bois (William Edward Burghardt Du Bois) was a prominent American scholar, civil rights activist, and writer. Born on February 23, 1868, in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, and passing away on August 27, 1963, in Accra, Ghana, Du Bois made significant contributions to sociology, history, and the fight for racial equality. W. E. B. Du Bois produced a range of influential works throughout his career. Here are some of his most notable contributions: The Souls of Black Folk (1903): This collection of essays is one of Du Bois's most famous works. It explores the African American experience and introduces the concept of double consciousness examining the internal conflict of living with an awareness of one's identity through both African and American lenses, Philadelphia Negro: A pioneering work in sociology, this study of the African American community in Philadelphia provides an in-depth analysis of urban poverty, race, and social structure and Dusk of Dawn is an autobiographical work reflects on Du Bois's life, thoughts, and experiences, offering insights into his personal and political evolution These works collectively showcase Du Bois's contributions to sociology, history, and civil rights, reflecting his deep commitment to addressing racial inequalities and advancing African American scholarship and advocacy.
