Memoirs of Harriot, Duchess of St Albans V2 |
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Author:
| Baron-Wilson, Mrs Cornwell Baron-Wilson, Cornwell |
ISBN: | 978-1-166-32204-5 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2010 |
Publisher: | Kessinger Publishing, LLC
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $27.16 |
Book Description:
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Although President Obama's election in 2008 accelerated the debate over whether American society is post-racial, in reality, the idea of a non-racial America has several manifestations, and post-racialism is a variable. Vickerman argues that whilst some manifestations are ideologically-driven, others also coincide with ideas that postulate the non-importance of race in America. Moreover, the ascent of a black president, against the backdrop of a traumatic racial history, has...
More DescriptionAlthough President Obama's election in 2008 accelerated the debate over whether American society is post-racial, in reality, the idea of a non-racial America has several manifestations, and post-racialism is a variable. Vickerman argues that whilst some manifestations are ideologically-driven, others also coincide with ideas that postulate the non-importance of race in America. Moreover, the ascent of a black president, against the backdrop of a traumatic racial history, has highlighted theblack middle class's pivotal role as a symbol of racial progress. But are they post-racial?The Problem of Post-Racialism tackles questions such as these through a combination of theory and empirical analysis.