The Conservation Of Races

by W. E. B. Du Bois

Overview

The Conservation of Races is a collection of essays by W. E. B. Du Bois, was first published in 1897. The book discusses the relationship between race and culture and argues that the preservation of cultural diversity is important for the survival of humanity. Du Bois contends that racism is not only a moral issue but also a scientific one and that the scientific study of race can lead to a better understanding of human nature. The book also examines the impact of colonialism on the cultures of colonized peoples, and the need for self-determination and cultural autonomy. Du Bois argues that the survival of different cultures is important for the progress of humanity and that cultural diversity should be celebrated and preserved.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783988264381
Publisher:	Otbebookpublishing
Publication date:	04/30/2023
Series:	Classics To Go
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	21
File size:	428 KB

About the Author

W. E. B. Du Bois (1868-1963) was a pioneering African American sociologist, historian, and civil rights activist whose intellectual legacy continues to resonate today. Born in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, Du Bois was a prodigious student who became the first African American to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1895. His groundbreaking work in sociology and history challenged the prevailing racial prejudices of his time and laid the foundation for future civil rights movements.Du Bois co-founded the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in 1909, using his platform to advocate for political and social equality. His seminal work, "The Souls of Black Folk" (1903), introduced the concept of "double consciousness," a term describing the internal conflict experienced by subordinated groups in an oppressive society. This idea has influenced countless contemporary writers and thinkers, from James Baldwin to Ta-Nehisi Coates.Du Bois was not without controversy; his outspoken criticism of Booker T. Washington's accommodationist approach and his later embrace of socialism and Pan-Africanism often put him at odds with mainstream American thought. In his later years, Du Bois became increasingly radical, eventually joining the Communist Party USA and emigrating to Ghana, where he spent his final years.Du Bois's revolutionary ideas on race, class, and democracy continue to inspire and provoke debate, making him a towering figure in American intellectual history. His life's work serves as a testament to the power of scholarship and activism in the fight for justice and equality.