The Idea of Race in Latin America, 1870-1940

by Richard Graham

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From the mid-nineteenth century until the 1930s, many Latin American leaders faced a difficult dilemma regarding the idea of race. On the one hand, they aspired to an ever-closer connection to Europe and North America, where, during much of this period, "scientific" thought condemned nonwhite races to an inferior category. Yet, with the heterogeneous racial makeup of their societies clearly before them and a growing sense of national identity impelling...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0292738579

ISBN13:9780292738577

Release Date:April 1990

Publisher:University of Texas Press

Length:143 Pages

Weight:0.55 lbs.

Dimensions:0.4" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Related Subjects

Anthropology Cultural Discrimination & Racism History Politics & Social Sciences Race Relations Social Science Social Sciences Specific Demographics World

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