Race and Affluence An Archaeology of African America and Consumer Culture |
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Author:
| Mullins, Paul R. |
Series title: | Contributions to Global Historical Archaeology Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4757-7180-0 |
Publication Date: | Mar 2013 |
Publisher: | Springer
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $54.99 |
Book Description:
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An archaeological analysis of the centrality of race and racism in American culture. Using a broad range of material, historical, and ethnographic resources from Annapolis, Maryland, during the period 1850 to 1930, the author probes distinctive African-American consumption patterns and examines how those patterns resisted the racist assumptions of the dominant culture while also attempting to demonstrate African-Americans' suitability to full citizenship privileges.
An archaeological analysis of the centrality of race and racism in American culture. Using a broad range of material, historical, and ethnographic resources from Annapolis, Maryland, during the period 1850 to 1930, the author probes distinctive African-American consumption patterns and examines how those patterns resisted the racist assumptions of the dominant culture while also attempting to demonstrate African-Americans' suitability to full citizenship privileges.