Madison Grant

The Conquest of a Continent; or, The Expansion of Races in America (eBook, ePUB)

The Dynamics of Race in America's Continental Expansion

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Conquest of a Continent; or, The Expansion of Races in America," Madison Grant offers a provocative exploration of racial dynamics in the United States from a historical perspective. Written in an era marked by scientific racism and eugenics, Grant's literary style combines polemical rhetoric with a pseudo-scientific analysis of ethnic diversity and its implications for American society. The book is structured to argue that the Amerindian populations were in a state of decay, while the European-descended races were the bearers of progress and civilization, tapping into prevailing sentiments of American exceptionalism during the early 20th century. Madison Grant, an influential American eugenicist and conservationist, was deeply entrenched in the socio-political currents of his time. His background as a prominent member of the New York social elite and his involvement in the preservation of natural landscapes provided him with a unique platform from which to voice his views. Grant's convictions about race and culture were shaped by his extensive travels and friendships with contemporaries who sought to delineate and promote a hierarchy of races, ultimately fueling the discourse reflected in this work. This book is essential for readers seeking to understand the historical context of race in America. While controversial and often criticized for its scientific inaccuracies and moral implications, it offers crucial insights into the racial ideologies that have echoed throughout American history. Engaging with Grant'Äôs text encourages a critical analysis of racial theory and its legacy, serving as both a historical artifact and a cautionary tale about the misuse of social science.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 827
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664115041
• Artikelnr.: 58435801

Autorenporträt

Madison Grant (1865-1937) was an influential American lawyer, historian, and anthropologist, primarily known for his work in the field of scientific racism and his advocacy for eugenics. Born in New York City to a well-off and socially prominent family, Grant pursued a career in law and developed an interest in natural history and conservation. His beliefs in the importance of heredity and racial hierarchies deeply influenced his writings and activism. Grant's most controversial and notorious work, 'The Passing of the Great Race' (1916), reflected his nativist and eugenicist views, arguing for the racial purity of 'Nordics' and against immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe. However, in the context of 'The Conquest of a Continent; or, The Expansion of Races in America', he focused on the proliferation and movement of various racial groups across North America. Whilst aiming to be a comprehensive historic account, the book is characterized by the same racial ideology that underpinned his previous works. Grant's legacy has since been marred by his ideas' associational implications with Nazi ideology and the subsequent discredit of scientific racism post-World War II. Nevertheless, his impact on American immigration policies of the early 20th century and his contributions to wildlife conservation remain parts of his complex historical footprint.