The passing of the great race; or, The racial basis of European history (eBook)

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2023
356 Seiten
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Madison Grant's 'The Passing of the Great Race; or, The Racial Basis of European History' is a groundbreaking work that delves into the relationship between race and history in Europe. Grant explores the concept of racial purity and its impact on the development of European civilization, using a blend of historical research and scientific theories. Written in a persuasive and eloquent style, the book highlights the importance of maintaining the purity of the 'Nordic' race for the preservation of European greatness. Grant's arguments are supported by detailed analyses of historical events and biological studies, making this book a significant contribution to the field of racial studies. The book also reflects the eugenics movement of the early 20th century, adding layers of complexity to its overall message. The author's meticulous research and passionate advocacy for racial preservation make 'The Passing of the Great Race' a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the intersection of race, history, and civilization.

Madison Grant (1865–1937) was an American lawyer, historian, and anthropologist, best known for his work in the field of scientific racism and his advocacy for strict immigration policies. Born in New York City to a well-off and socially prominent family, Grant channeled his interest in natural history and anthropology into the eugenics movement. His views were shaped by the prevailing beliefs of his time, which saw the Nordic race as superior and posited eugenic policies to preserve this 'ideal' lineage. Grant's seminal work, 'The Passing of the Great Race; or, The Racial Basis of European History' (1916), outlines these ideas, arguing for a racial hierarchy with Nordics at the apex. Despite the book's controversial content, it was widely popular in the early 20th century, especially among advocates of immigration restriction in the United States. His literary style is characterized by a supposed scientific objectivity, which claimed to be grounded in anthropology and genetics. However, modern scholarship universally rejects Grant's racial theories and recognizes his work as part of the debunked pseudoscience of early 20th-century eugenics. His legacy is a cautionary tale of the misuse of science to justify bigotry and discrimination.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 17.11.2023
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Literatur
Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie Empirische Sozialforschung
Schlagworte 20th-century anthropology • Anthropology • Classic controversial books • early 20th century classics • Early 20th-century social theories • Ethnology • eugenics history • Eugenics movement literature • eugenics policies • Eurocentric narratives • Europe • European history literature • Historical racial ideologies • Historical racial narratives • Madison Grant writings • Nordic racial theory • Pseudo-scientific literature • Pseudoscientific racial concepts • racial theories in fiction • scientific racism • Social Darwinism • social Darwinism in literature • Vintage social philosophy books
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