The History of White People

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By Nell Irvin Painter

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The History of White People by Nell Irvin Painter examines the concept of "whiteness" and how it has been constructed and redefined throughout American history. The book explores cultural and racial identity, tracing the origins and impact of race as a social construct. With a focus on historical events and figures, it challenges readers to rethink commonly held perceptions about race and identity.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in understanding the complex narratives and evolutions of racial identity through time. The author delves into how the concept of whiteness has been constructed and its impact on societal structures, providing a thought-provoking exploration of history and race.

The History of White People

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This terrific new book…[explores] the ‘notion of whiteness,’ an idea as dangerous as it is seductive." —Boston Globe

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Telling perhaps the most important forgotten story in American history, eminent historian Nell Irvin Painter guides us through more than two thousand years of Western civilization, illuminating not only the invention of race but also the frequent praise of "whiteness" for economic, scientific, and political ends.

A story filled with towering historical figures, The History of White People closes a huge gap in literature that has long focused on the non-white. It forcefully reminds us that the concept of "race" is an all-too-human invention whose meaning, importance, and reality have changed as it has been driven by a long and rich history of events.

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Nell Irvin Painter's The History of White People is praised for its significant contribution to understanding the social construction of race, particularly within the context of American history. Reviewers have highlighted it as a well-researched and engaging work that is both compelling and essential for historians as well as those interested in cultural studies. The book is noted for its lively and insightful exposition on the subject of whiteness.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393339741

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 May 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Illustration: 70 black-and-white illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 142.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 491g

Pages: 512

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About the Author

Nell Irvin Painter is the award-winning author of many books, including Standing at Armageddon and The History of White People. She is the Edwards Professor of American History, Emerita, at Princeton University and lives in East Orange, New Jersey, and the Adirondacks.

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