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:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	21
File size:	431 KB

About the Author

W.E.B. DuBois (1868-1963) was an African-American sociologist, civil rights activist, and author. He was one of the founding members of the NAACP, and he is well-known for believing on full civil rights and disagreeing with Booker T. Washington’s argument that blacks remain subservient. His most famous book, The Souls of Black Folk, defines the term "double-consciousness" and remains a cornerstone of African-American literature.