Madison Grant, Henry Fairfield Osborn

Broschiertes Buch

The Conquest of a Continent; or, The Expansion of Races in America

Beschreibung

"The Conquest of a Continent: or, The Expansion of Races in America" by Madison Grant offers a historical perspective on immigration and race relations in the United States. Delving into the racial history of America, this work examines the assimilation of different groups, with a particular focus on the role and impact of the Teutonic race. Grant explores the expansion of various races across the continent, providing a detailed account rooted in his understanding of history and anthropology. This book serves as a significant, albeit controversial, document in the study of American history, cultural studies, and social dynamics, reflecting a specific viewpoint on the development of the nation's racial landscape. A crucial text for understanding historical perspectives on race, immigration, and the shaping of the United States. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Madison Grant (1865-1937) was an influential American lawyer, historian, and anthropologist, primarily known for his work in the field of scientific racism and his advocacy for eugenics. Born in New York City to a well-off and socially prominent family, Grant pursued a career in law and developed an interest in natural history and conservation. His beliefs in the importance of heredity and racial hierarchies deeply influenced his writings and activism. Grant's most controversial and notorious work, 'The Passing of the Great Race' (1916), reflected his nativist and eugenicist views, arguing for the racial purity of 'Nordics' and against immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe. However, in the context of 'The Conquest of a Continent; or, The Expansion of Races in America', he focused on the proliferation and movement of various racial groups across North America. Whilst aiming to be a comprehensive historic account, the book is characterized by the same racial ideology that underpinned his previous works. Grant's legacy has since been marred by his ideas' associational implications with Nazi ideology and the subsequent discredit of scientific racism post-World War II. Nevertheless, his impact on American immigration policies of the early 20th century and his contributions to wildlife conservation remain parts of his complex historical footprint.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 244
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 345g
• ISBN-13: 9781023450652
• ISBN-10: 1023450658
• Artikelnr.: 74011069