The Negro as Capitalist: A Study of Banking and Business Among American Negroes (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436694018)

""The Negro As Capitalist: A Study Of Banking And Business Among American Negroes"" by Abram L. Harris is a comprehensive examination of the economic status of African Americans in the United States during the early 20th century. The book focuses on the role of banking and business in the black community, and explores the challenges that black entrepreneurs faced in accessing capital and building successful enterprises.Harris begins by tracing the history of African American economic development from the Reconstruction era through the early 1900s. He then examines the various financial institutions that emerged in the black community during this time, including black-owned banks and insurance companies. Harris also analyzes the business practices of successful black entrepreneurs, and discusses the role of education and training in promoting economic advancement among African Americans.Throughout the book, Harris emphasizes the importance of economic self-sufficiency for African Americans, and argues that black-owned businesses and financial institutions are essential for achieving this goal. He also critiques the racial discrimination and economic inequality that hindered black economic development during this period, and offers insights into how these issues might be addressed.Overall, ""The Negro As Capitalist"" is a groundbreaking work of economic history that sheds light on the challenges and opportunities faced by African Americans in the early 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of black entrepreneurship and economic development in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Abram L. Harris
ISBN-10: 1436694019
ISBN-13: 9781436694018
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 220
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d