W. E. B. DuBois on Sociology and the Black Community

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
Cover of the book W. E. B. DuBois on Sociology and the Black Community by W. E. B. DuBois, University of Chicago Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: W. E. B. DuBois ISBN: 9780226162805
Publisher: University of Chicago Press Publication: November 15, 2013
Imprint: University of Chicago Press Language: English
Author: W. E. B. DuBois
ISBN: 9780226162805
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Publication: November 15, 2013
Imprint: University of Chicago Press
Language: English

Historian, journalist, educator, and civil rights advocate W. E. B. Du Bois was perhaps most accomplished as a sociologist of race relations and of the black community in the United States. This volume collects his most important sociological writings from 1898 to 1910. The eighteen selections include five on Du Bois's conception of sociology and sociological research, especially as a tool in the struggle for racial justice; excerpts from studies of black communities in the South and the North, including The Philadelphia Negro; writings on black culture and social life, with a selection from The Negro American Family; and later works on race relations in the United States and elsewhere after World War II. This section includes a powerful fiftieth-anniversary reassessment of his classic 1901 article in the Atlantic in which he predicted that "the problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the color line."

The editors provide an annotated bibliography, a lengthy overview of Du Bois's life and work, and detailed introductions to the selections.

"The most significant contribution of this book is its inclusive look at Du Bois as both academic and activist. . . . Individuals interested in the study of social issues and political sociology would benefit from reading and discussing this book."—Paul Kriese, Sociology: Reviews of New Books

"Green and Driver, informing this volume with a 48-page essay that summarizes Du Bois' career and places him in the context of the profession, have intelligently organized his writings. . . . A welcome contribution that should have wide use."—Elliott Rudwick, Contemporary Sociology

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Historian, journalist, educator, and civil rights advocate W. E. B. Du Bois was perhaps most accomplished as a sociologist of race relations and of the black community in the United States. This volume collects his most important sociological writings from 1898 to 1910. The eighteen selections include five on Du Bois's conception of sociology and sociological research, especially as a tool in the struggle for racial justice; excerpts from studies of black communities in the South and the North, including The Philadelphia Negro; writings on black culture and social life, with a selection from The Negro American Family; and later works on race relations in the United States and elsewhere after World War II. This section includes a powerful fiftieth-anniversary reassessment of his classic 1901 article in the Atlantic in which he predicted that "the problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the color line."

The editors provide an annotated bibliography, a lengthy overview of Du Bois's life and work, and detailed introductions to the selections.

"The most significant contribution of this book is its inclusive look at Du Bois as both academic and activist. . . . Individuals interested in the study of social issues and political sociology would benefit from reading and discussing this book."—Paul Kriese, Sociology: Reviews of New Books

"Green and Driver, informing this volume with a 48-page essay that summarizes Du Bois' career and places him in the context of the profession, have intelligently organized his writings. . . . A welcome contribution that should have wide use."—Elliott Rudwick, Contemporary Sociology

More books from University of Chicago Press

Cover of the book Greek Lyrics by W. E. B. DuBois
Cover of the book Ice Age Forensics by W. E. B. DuBois
Cover of the book Stung! by W. E. B. DuBois
Cover of the book The Green Eagle Score by W. E. B. DuBois
Cover of the book El Dorado by W. E. B. DuBois
Cover of the book Theories of Translation by W. E. B. DuBois
Cover of the book China's Hidden Children by W. E. B. DuBois
Cover of the book Rebellion in the Backlands by W. E. B. DuBois
Cover of the book Science in the Archives by W. E. B. DuBois
Cover of the book Aeschylus II by W. E. B. DuBois
Cover of the book Until Choice Do Us Part by W. E. B. DuBois
Cover of the book Accounting for Capitalism by W. E. B. DuBois
Cover of the book The New Gods by W. E. B. DuBois
Cover of the book Essays on Sex Equality by W. E. B. DuBois
Cover of the book Pulled Over by W. E. B. DuBois
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy