The Souls of Black Folk (Dover Thrift Editions) (Dover Thrift

The Souls of Black Folk (Dover Thrift Editions) (Dover Thrift Editions: Black History)

This landmark book is a founding work in the literature of black protest. W. E. B. Du Bois (1868â‚¬â€œ1963) played a key role in developing the strategy and program that dominated early 20th-century black protest in America. In this collection of essays, first published together in 1903, he eloquently affirms that it is beneath the dignity of a human being to beg for those rights that belong inherently to all mankind. He also charges that the strategy of accommodation to white supremacy advanced by Booker T. Washington, then the most influential black leader in America, would only serve to perpetuate black oppression. Publication of The Souls of Black Folk was a dramatic event that helped to polarize black leaders into two groups: the more conservative followers of Washington and the more radical supporters of aggressive protest. Its influence cannot be overstated. It is essential reading for everyone interested in African-American history and the struggle for civil rights in America.
Country USA
Brand Dover Publications
Manufacturer Dover Publications, Incorporated
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780486280417
ReleaseDate 1994-05-20
UnitCount 1
UPCs 800759280414
EANs 9780486280417

Country	USA
Brand	Dover Publications
Manufacturer	Dover Publications, Incorporated
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780486280417
ReleaseDate	1994-05-20
UnitCount	1
UPCs	800759280414
EANs	9780486280417

The Souls of Black Folk (Dover Thrift Editions) (Dover Thrift Editions: Black History)