Neither Black Nor White: Slavery and Race Relations in Brazil and the United States - Softcover

Degler, Carl

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0299109143 ISBN 13: 9780299109141

Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press, 1986

Synopsis

Set in strife-torn Guatemala City in the early 1980s, this sophisticated, quasi-comedic tale depicts the decline and near-fall of a prominent Guatemalan Jewish family. In the face of military rule, terrorism, and sabotage, Marcos learns the truth about his brother Aaron, only to find that sibling secrets can be every bit as dangerous as civil unrest.

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Review:

"In the early 1970s when studies in social history were beginning to blossom on the North American scene, Carl Degler's prize-winning contribution was a thoughtful provacative essay in comparative history. Its thoughtfulness has not diminished with the years. Indeed, it is as topical today as when it was first published. The Brazilian experience with rapid industrialization and its attempt to restore democratic government indicates that the issues which Degler treated in the early 1970s are more pertinent than ever today."--Franklin W. Knight, Department of History, Johns Hopkins University
"Degler succeeds admirably in bringing logic and common sense to the main question that has dominated historians for twenty-five years. His synthesis of the Latin scholarship with what is now known about slavery in this country is lucid, and stands up to several close readings."--"New York Review of Books"

"This is one of the most important books written on the subject of comparative race relations since Slave and Citizen [by Frank Tannenbaum]. Degler's treatment of the nature of contemporary race relations is masterful."--"The Americas"

This is one of the most important books written on the subject of comparative race relations since Slave and Citizen [by Frank Tannenbaum]. Degler s treatment of the nature of contemporary race relations is masterful. "The Americas""

This is one of the most important books written on the subject of comparative race relations since Slave and Citizen [by Frank Tannenbaum]. Degler s treatment of the nature of contemporary race relations is masterful. The Americas

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"This is one of the most important books written on the subject of comparative race relations since Slave and Citizen [by Frank Tannenbaum]. Degler's treatment of the nature of contemporary race relations is masterful."--The Americas

About the Author:

Carl Degler is Margaret Byrne Professor of American History Emeritus at Stanford University. He is also the author of several books including In Search of Human Nature: The Decline and Revival of Darwinism in American Social Thought.

About this edition

• Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
• Publication date: 1986
• ISBN 10: 0299109143
• ISBN 13: 9780299109141
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 326